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Gallup, NM


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Gallup, New Mexico

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

The People and Families of Gallup

In Gallup, about 45% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Gallup. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gallup had a median family income of $39,197. People in Gallup generally have good earning power.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Gallup gave more campaign money ($4,265) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Gallup Housing

Owners occupy 61% of the housing units in Gallup. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Gallup, 90% of commuters drive to work. Gallup is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Gallup, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

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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