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Gallup, New Mexico

Introduction to Gallup, New Mexico

Gallup, New Mexico, in McKinley county, is 116 miles W of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and 122 miles W of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 20,209.

Gallup History

Gallup was founded in 1891. It was established as the Pacific and Atlantic Railroad’s railhead. The city was named “Gallup” in honor of David Gallup, a paymaster for the Pacific and Atlantic Railroad. The area is often known as the “Indian Capital of the World.”

Gallup and nearby Attractions

  • Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
  • Rex Museum
  • Bluewater Lake State Park
  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument
  • Red Rock Museum
  • El Morro National Monument

Things To Do In Gallup

The Seventh Day Adventist Church, Twin Buttes Church of the Nazarene, Good News Parish and the Emanuel Baptist Temple and Christian Academy are the local houses of worship. The Mentmore Meadows Historic Site, the C N Cotton Warehouse Historic Site and El Rancho Hotel Historic Site are great places to learn more about the area’s history.

Gallup Transportation

Albuquerque International is the nearest major airport.

Gallup Higher Education

The University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus, Northland Pioneer College, San Juan College and Fort Lewis College are all nearby.

High Points

Gallup strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Gallup Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Gallup Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Gallup Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Gallup, NM

Comparing Gallup to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population79
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men38
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income39
People in Middle Class or Better28
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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