Gallup, NM Metro Area is a vibrant community with a population of 72,946 and a population density of 13.00 people per square mile. It offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities year-round, such as biking, hiking, and camping in the nearby wilderness areas. There are also many local businesses which offer goods and services to the community such as restaurants, banks, grocery stores, and retail outlets. Along with these businesses there are also many demographic organizations that serve the residents which include churches, social service agencies, and schools. Local sporting events are popular in Gallup NM Metro Area including high school sports tournaments along with horse racing events at the historic Gallup Downs Racetrack. Additionally there are numerous attractions in the area including the Red Rock Museum & Zoo which houses over 400 species of animals from around the world.
The population in Gallup Metro Area is 72,946. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gallup Metro Area is 33.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gallup Metro Area is 4.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gallup Metro Area
- 35.2% are married
- 7.2% are divorced
- 28.5% are married with children
- 27.1% have children, but are single
Race in Gallup Metro Area
- 9.1% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 73.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 14.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander