Cibola County, New Mexico

Cibola County is one of the 33 county of New Mexico, located towards the Western Region (Mountain) of United States. Cibola County had an official population of 25595 in 2000. In July 2008, its estimated population was 27285, It is the 17th largest in terms of population. The county extends throughout a territory of 4541.71 sq mi (11762.97 kmē ), of which, 4539.21 square miles (11756.5 kmē) of it is land and 2.5 square miles (6.47 kmē) of it is water, it is the tenth largest by area in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Cibola County New Mexico
Map of Cibola County, New Mexico

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 25595 people, 8327 households, and 6281 families residing in the county. The population density was 5.6 people per square mile (2.16/kmē), making it the 20th most densely populated county in New Mexico. There were 10328 housing units at an average density of 2.3 per square mile (0.89/kmē). The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.41. In the county Age distribution was 30.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 104.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 108.5 females. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 27285, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 14696 White, 441 Black or African American, 11556 American Indian, 124 Asian, 20 Native Hawaiian, and 448 from two or more races.

Cibola County New Mexico Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Cibola County New Mexico School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Cibola County New Mexico GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $27774, making it the 19th highest county by median household income in New Mexico. The median income for a family in the county was $30714, making it the eighth poorest county by median family income among the New Mexico. The per capita income for the county was $11731, making its New Mexico's fourth lowest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 7644 pupils and students, of which 47.61% are male and 52.39% are female, 29.87% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.22% nursery or pri school, 5.77% kindergarten, 49.24% elementary school, 21.3% high school and 16.47% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Acomita Lake CdpCibola County3.543.420.1231291.3907634750
2Encinal CdpCibola County13.5613.56020014.7949640938
3Grants CityCibola County13.6713.6708806644.41405330652
4Laguna CdpCibola County2.582.580423164.21098019250
5Mesita CdpCibola County10.7210.70.0277672.51010424444
6Milan VillageCibola County2.922.9101891648.91046324635
7North Acomita Village CdpCibola County2.792.790288103.31056924375
8Paguate CdpCibola County7.427.410.0247464965722417
9Paraje CdpCibola County4.54.50669148.6735025179
10Pinehill CdpCibola County3.363.36011634.51198355469
11Seama CdpCibola County5.335.320.0133362.6887142917
12Skyline-ganipa CdpCibola County6.166.1601035168.1755326190
YearPopulation
April 2000 census25595
April 2000 Estimate25595
July 2000 Estimate25645
July 2001 Estimate26629
July 2002 Estimate26688
July 2003 Estimate26971
July 2004 Estimate27161
July 2005 Estimate27157
July 2006 Estimate26976
July 2007 Estimate27230
July 2008 Estimate27285
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school239313552
Kindergarten208233441
Elementary school195018143764
High school7608681628
College or graduate school4827771259
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Cibola County, New Mexico$27774$30714$11731
New Mexico, United States$34133$39425$17261
United States$41994$50046$21587