Gallup City, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 20209 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the city. The population density was 1513.7 people per square mile (584.44/km˛), making it the 17th most densely populated city in New Mexico. There were 7349 housing units at an average density of 550.5 per square mile (212.55/km˛). The average household size was 2.85 persons, and the average family size was 3.39 persons. In the city Age distribution was 32.7% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males. The median age of the city's population was 31.1 years, The median age of males was 29.8 years, for females the median age was 32.3 years. The racial makeup of the city was 40.11% White, 1.08% Black or African American, 36.64% American Indian, 1.43% Asian, 0.09% Native Hawaiian, 5.87% from two or more races and 14.77% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $34868, making its New Mexico's 64th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $39197, making it the 63rd highest city by median family income in New Mexico. The per capita income for the city was $15789, it is the 69th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $20687, The median income for males was $26056, compared to $16224 for females.
In 2000, 6965 pupils and students, of which 3349 are male and 3616 are female, 34.46% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 587 nursery or pri school, 280 kindergarten, 3133 elementary school, 1873 high school and 1092 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 20209 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 20553 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 20560 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 20590 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 20180 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 19931 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 19954 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 19733 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 19735 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 19668 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 19979 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 334 | 253 | 587 |
| Kindergarten | 134 | 146 | 280 |
| Elementary school | 1674 | 1459 | 3133 |
| High school | 860 | 1013 | 1873 |
| College or graduate school | 347 | 745 | 1092 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup city, New Mexico | $34868 | $39197 | $15789 |
| McKinley County, New Mexico | $25005 | $26806 | $9872 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |