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Gallup, NM

Founded 1881McKinley CountyElev. 1,971 m
Population
21,333
Median home
$134,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Gallup

With about 21,333 residents, Gallup is one of New Mexico's notable places. Gallup was founded in 1881 and sits in McKinley County. The median age is 34 and the median household income is $57,466. Homes carry a median value of $134,600, and about 49% of residents own where they live. Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
21,333
Median age
34
Median household income
$57,466
Per-capita income
$25,154
Poverty rate
28.1%
High-school grad or higher
88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
18.3 min
Work from home
6.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White17.6%
Hispanic or Latino24.6%
Black1.3%
Asian3.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.7%
Sales & office27%
Service18.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.2%
Production, transportation & material moving7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$134,600
Median gross rent
$858/mo
Owner-occupied
49.4%
Median year built
1976
Households
7,050
Avg. household size
2.93

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Gallup has 19 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading35%
Math18%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

GALLUP CENTRAL ALTERNATIVEHighGrades 6–12
GALLUP HIGHHighGrades 9–12
MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER - GALLUPHighGrades 9–12charter
MIYAMURA HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
SIX DIRECTIONS INDIGENOUS SCHOOLHighGrades 6–12charter
CHIEF MANUELITO MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
GALLUP MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Bread Springs Day SchoolElementary
DEL NORTE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
LINCOLN ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
RED ROCK ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime254% above national
Gallup1,365
New Mexico795
United States386
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime109% above national
Gallup4,071
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gallup Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gallup.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · McKinley County
LightningRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gallup is in McKinley County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gallup was founded in 1881 and sits in McKinley County. Elevation ~1,971 m.

Map of Gallup
Gallup, NM
Where Gallup is
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Historic places

16 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cotton, C. N., WarehouseDrake HotelEl Rancho HotelRex HotelWhite CafeEl Morro TheaterPalace HotelUS Post Office
Notable people from Gallup
Carolyn S. ShoemakerTony GenaroHiroshi MiyamuraSydney FreelandMark CharlesEvon Z. VogtPablita Abeytadisappearance of Anthonette CayeditoJock SotoLouis R. Douglass
People searches in Gallup
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Nearby cities
Milan (53 mi)Grants (57 mi)Farmington (91 mi)Bloomfield (95 mi)Aztec (100 mi)Rio Rancho (116 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Gallup, NM (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Gallup, New Mexico.

Paul Clinton Thompson, 76
Gallup · Mckinley County · 87301
Daniel Stephen Wright, 54
Gallup · 87301
David Buck Jones, 41
Gallup · Mckinley County · 87301
AKA David Jones, David B. Jones

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Gallup — frequently asked

What is the population of Gallup, New Mexico?
Gallup has a population of about 21,333, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gallup?
The median home value in Gallup is $134,600, and the median gross rent is $858/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gallup safe? What is the crime rate?
Gallup Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,365 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gallup face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates McKinley County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Gallup?
Gallup has 19 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gallup?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Gallup. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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