McKinley County is located in the northwestern corner of New Mexico and has a population of 71,492. The median household income is $41,841, which is slightly lower than the national median of $53,482. The poverty rate is 28.3%, which is higher than the national average of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is higher than the national average of 3.7%.
The demographics of McKinley County are primarily Native American, with 44.3% of the population identifying as Native American. The second largest demographic is Hispanic or Latino, with 37.7% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The remaining population is made up of White (9.7%), African American (2.2%), Asian (1.5%), and other (4.6%).
Education in McKinley County is provided by the Gallup-McKinley County Schools. The school district serves approximately 8,000 students in grades K-12. The graduation rate is 68.3%, which is lower than the national average of 84.6%. The district also offers a variety of vocational and technical programs.
Real estate in McKinley County is relatively affordable, with the median home value being $118,400, which is lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent is $735, which is lower than the national median of $949. The median property tax rate is 0.7%, which is lower than the national median of 1.08%. The median price per square foot is $91, which is lower than the national median of $123.