Census ACS · #487 μSA
Gallup Metro Area
The Gallup, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has 71,172 residents. The median household income is $44,496 and the median home value is $72,100.
71,172
Population
13
People / sq mi
$44,496
Median Income
$72,100
Median Home Value
The Gallup CBSA covers 5,451 sq mi of land at 13.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 80.8% |
Economy & Income
$44,496
Median Household Income
$19,580
Per Capita Income
30.5%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$72,100
Median Home Value
$810
Median Rent
68.8%
Homeownership
Education
80.9%
High School+
12.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
9.6%
Work From Home
25.0 min
Avg Commute
21.5%
Foreign Born
Gallup spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gallup, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 71,172 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #487 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Gallup metro area is $44,496, with a per capita income of $19,580.
The Gallup, Nm CBSA spans the state of New Mexico.
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Data for the Gallup, Nm CBSA (23700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.