Grants City, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 8806 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the city. The population density was 644.4 people per square mile (248.8/kmē), giving it the 74th most densely populated city among the New Mexico. There were 3626 housing units at an average density of 265.3 per square mile (102.43/kmē). The average household size was 2.61 persons, and the average family size was 3.06 persons. In the Grants City, 28.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.3% were 18 to 24, 27.9% were 25 to 44, 21.7% were 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males. The median age is 34.4 years, the median age of male residents at 33.2 and the median age of female residents at 35.2. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 4947 White, 143 Black or African American, 1054 American Indian, 81 Asian, 11 Native Hawaiian, 386 from two or more races and 2184 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30652, it is 92nd wealthiest city by median household income in New Mexico. The median income for a family in the city was $33464, it is the 98th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14053, making it the 99th highest city by per capita income in New Mexico. The median income is $16784, Males have a median income of $26139 versus $12437 for females.
In 2000, 2593 pupils and students, of which 40.76% are male and 59.24% are female, 29.45% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.78% nursery or pri school, 5.28% kindergarten, 45.93% elementary school, 20.9% high school and 22.1% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8806 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8814 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8814 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8777 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8846 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8911 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8913 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8923 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8844 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8886 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8871 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 78 | 72 | 150 |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 80 | 137 |
| Elementary school | 550 | 641 | 1191 |
| High school | 197 | 345 | 542 |
| College or graduate school | 175 | 398 | 573 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants city, New Mexico | $30652 | $33464 | $14053 |
| Cibola County, New Mexico | $27774 | $30714 | $11731 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |