Kirtland, New Mexico is a small rural town located in San Juan County with a population of just 644 people. Although the population density of Kirtland is relatively low at 348 people per square mile, it is still much higher than the US Population density of 93 people per square mile. There are many local businesses and organizations that make Kirtland a great place to live and visit such as the Kirtland Family Grocery Store, Uniquely SW Trading Post, and Red Cedar Farmstand. Year-round outdoor activities include camping in nearby Navajo Lake State Park, fishing for trout on the San Juan River, and mountain biking along miles of trails. Local sporting events include the annual San Juan County Fair & Rodeo which features PRCA rodeo action, carnival rides, and livestock shows.
The population in Kirtland is 644. There are 374 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kirtland is 34, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kirtland is 3.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kirtland
- 63.9% are married
- 11.6% are divorced
- 18.5% are married with children
- 28.7% have children, but are single
Race in Kirtland
- 53.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 26.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 19.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander