87301 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 87301, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

87301 is a zip code in McKinley County, New Mexico, which covers Gallup CCD and Red Rock, with a total population of 22,776 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 87301 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 87301.

The estimated population of people living in 87301 is 22,776, with a median age of 34.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 87301 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,776
 -7.73% -4.62%
2020
24,684
+0.37%
-
2019
24,592
+1.94%
-
2018
24,123
+1.03%
-
2017
23,878
 - -

Population of 87301 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 87301 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
16.4%
21%
 -21.90%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.2%
 +16.67%
Native
42.8%
39.6%
 +8.08%
Hispanic
31.3%
33.3%
 -6.01%
Asian
3.3%
1.8%
 +83.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
3%
 +50.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 87301 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 87301 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 87301 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 87301 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.4 +7.5% 31.9 +6.69% 35.4 +3.81%
2020 32 +0.31% 29.9 +0.67% 34.1 +0.29%
2019 31.9 +0.63% 29.7 -1.98% 34 +5.26%
2018 31.7 +6.38% 30.3 +7.83% 32.3 +0.94%
2017 29.8 - 28.1 - 32 -

The median age of the 87301 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 87301 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,463 -31.82% 2,090 -8.93% 1,731 1,901
10 to 19 2,035 -0.73% 2,254 -22.62% 1,998 1,776
20 to 29 1,485 +6.82% 1,665 -34.98% 1,550 1,132
30 to 39 1,259 +44.21% 1,500 -3.86% 1,912 1,438
40 to 49 1,263 -15.13% 1,459 +6.61% 1,052 1,516
50 to 59 1,005 +15.37% 1,400 -13.64% 1,166 1,198
60 to 69 1,017 -2.54% 1,133 +23.43% 977 1,401
70+ 834 +31.07% 1,016 -7.69% 1,088 940

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 87301 zip code is $53,799.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 87301.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,606.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,918.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,824.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 87301 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 87301, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 87301 is currently $69,314.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.56% of households in 87301 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 87301 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.02%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.32%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.01%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.56%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 87301 is $23,298.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 87301 by the total population of 87301.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 87301 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 87301 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.66%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 87301 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 87301 zip over the age of 16 is 16,641.

Of those people, a total of 52.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 87301 is 49.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 87301 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,271 4.10% 26.90%
20 to 24 years 974 43.10% 4.00%
25 to 29 years 1,708 58.80% 4.90%
30 to 34 years 1,692 77.60% 5.20%
35 to 44 years 3,144 71.10% 5.70%
45 to 54 years 2,237 62.20% 10.60%
55 to 59 years 1,209 84.10% 8.70%
60 to 64 years 1,236 56.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,013 30.20% 3.50%
75 years and over 1,157 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 87301. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,578 52.10% 3.60%
Black or African American 238 58.80% 1.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7,549 51.70% 4.30%
Asian 510 67.60% 11.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 41 68.30% 0.00%
Other 2,251 55.00% 10.30%
Two or more races 1,474 51.40% 14.40%
Hispanic or Latino 4,756 55.60% 10.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,265 55.60% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 87301 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 87301 is 8,260, with median earnings of $34,403.00.

Women in 87301 are earning approximately 76.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,260 $34,403.00
Male 4,263 $38,213.00
Female 3,997 $29,203.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 87301 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,098 $62,838.00
Business and Financial 194 $68,269.00
Computer and Mathematical 188 $72,874.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $83,683.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 130 $55,676.00
Community and Social Service 200 $50,179.00
Legal 105 $82,684.00
Educational and Library 765 $51,276.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 114 $19,286.00
Healthcare Practitioners 804 $79,375.00
Healthcare Support 259 $29,294.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 116 $6,986.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 456 $21,045.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 415 $13,880.00
Personal Care and Service 164 $3,571.00
Sales 1,130 $16,757.00
Office and Administrative Support 834 $26,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $4,688.00
Construction and Extraction 141 $53,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 185 $44,191.00
Production 308 $37,949.00
Transportation and Material Moving 145 $32,560.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 87301 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 87301.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 748 $59,983.00 350 $63,036.00
Business and Financial 63 $58,920.00 131 $70,026.00
Computer and Mathematical 169 $73,147.00 19 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $83,683.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 87 $53,935.00 43 $0.00
Community and Social Service 92 $33,788.00 108 $51,250.00
Legal 57 $66,979.00 48 $83,235.00
Educational and Library 243 $51,394.00 522 $47,269.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $38,281.00 45 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 255 $90,864.00 549 $70,847.00
Healthcare Support 142 $28,607.00 117 $32,798.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 83 $0.00 33 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 250 $28,500.00 206 $15,132.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 140 $40,340.00 275 $7,021.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00 142 $2,786.00
Sales 544 $18,722.00 586 $12,070.00
Office and Administrative Support 212 $23,763.00 622 $29,773.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 141 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 185 $44,191.00 0 $0.00
Production 289 $38,253.00 19 $11,827.00
Transportation and Material Moving 145 $32,560.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,428 households in 87301, with an average household size of 2.99 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,983 families living in the 87301 zip code with an average family size of 3.77 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 87301:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,741 755 1,487 2,445
Average Household Size 3.56 3.29 4.75 1.2
Total Families 2,741 755 1,487 0
Average Household Size 3.53 3.04 4.61 0

Poverty

Of the 4,983 families living in 87301, 23.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 87301:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,854 housing units in 87301.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,428 94.58%
Vacant 426 5.42%

38.76% of the total 7,854 housing units in 87301 are rental units. This is approximately 3,044 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,097 are occupied by the owner - or 52.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 87301 is $741.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 87301 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    287
  • Less than $500
    487
  • $500 to $999
    1,844
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    479
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    188
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    46
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 87301 is $120,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 87301 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    894
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    751
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    839
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    728
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    508
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    277
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    100
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 87301. The chart below shows the number of properties in 87301 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    462
  • 1940 to 1949
    651
  • 1950 to 1959
    806
  • 1960 to 1969
    998
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,985
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,083
  • 1990 to 1999
    918
  • 2000 to 2009
    716
  • 2010 to 2013
    235
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 87301 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    664
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,128
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,125
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,511

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 87301 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 87301 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 87301.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    455
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,897
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,076
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,318
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    628
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    121
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    481
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    170
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    113
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    251
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    8
  • 90 or more minutes
    59

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 87301 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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