Gallup, NM Profile
Gallup, NM, population 19,378, is located
in New Mexico's McKinley county,
about 122.0 miles from Albuquerque and 227.7 miles from Scottsdale.
Through the 90's Gallup's population has grown by about 6%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Gallup has declined by about 4%.
Gallup's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
New Mexico's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Gallup tend to be much higher than New Mexico's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 40% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 37% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 21% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 31.10 |
| Males | 29.80 |
| Females | 32.30 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 18.00% | | Under 20: | 18.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 13.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 7.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 20,209 | N/A |
| 2001 | 20,298 | 0.44% |
| 2002 | 19,897 | -1.98% |
| 2003 | 19,657 | -1.21% |
| 2004 | 19,556 | -0.51% |
| 2005 | 19,378 | -0.91% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $34,868 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,150 |
| 2002 | 1,955 |
| 2003 | 1,864 |
| 2004 | 1,755 |
| 2005 | 1,697 |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 1,420 |
| 2008 | 1,577 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
5 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
- |
7 |
1 |
| Forcible Rape |
13 |
14 |
18 |
15 |
20 |
- |
20 |
24 |
| Robbery |
107 |
64 |
65 |
50 |
50 |
- |
35 |
34 |
| Aggravated Assault |
312 |
319 |
297 |
289 |
268 |
- |
210 |
235 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 12,893 |
| 2002 | 10,723 |
| 2003 | 12,055 |
| 2004 | 10,068 |
| 2005 | 9,387 |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 6,576 |
| 2008 | 7,703 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
325 |
250 |
259 |
252 |
266 |
- |
185 |
238 |
| Larceny, Theft |
2,160 |
1,844 |
2,077 |
1,654 |
1,487 |
- |
955 |
1096 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
135 |
116 |
122 |
125 |
122 |
- |
120 |
102 |
| Arson |
3 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
7 |
1 |
Location
| Elevation | 6,508 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 11 Square Miles |
