Sheep Springs, NM is a small town located in the Navajo Nation with a population of only 377 people. Despite its size, the town offers a variety of year-round activities and organizations for residents and visitors alike. Local businesses include the Sheep Springs Trading Post which has been in operation since 1950 and supplies groceries, hardware, firearms, and other items. The local community center also offers several outdoor activities such as sheep herding, hiking, camping, horseback riding, and star gazing. Additionally there are several organizations in the area that promote Native American culture through music, traditional dancing performances, art exhibitions and classes. Annual sporting events include junior high basketball tournaments and 3v3 basketball tournaments. With so much to do in this small town it’s no wonder why Sheep Springs remains an integral part of the Navajo Nation.
The population in Sheep Springs is 377. There are 63 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sheep Springs is 30.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sheep Springs is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sheep Springs
- 31.1% are married
- 4.4% are divorced
- 31.9% are married with children
- 29.8% have children, but are single
Race in Sheep Springs
- 0.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 98.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander