Gallup, NM Demographics

A map of Gallup's Population by Race

Gallup, New Mexico had a population of 21,899 in 2020. It was 16.7% White, 0.9% Black, 3.0% Asian, 27.8% Hispanic, 47.9% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gallup, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gallup is the 12th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gallup's White Population

3,653 residents of Gallup identify as White, or 16.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Gallup less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gallup is ranked #362 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gallup is more White than neighboring Gamerco (6% White), White Cliffs (8.9% White), and Sundance (0.9% White). Gallup is less White than neighboring Catalpa Canyon (32.9% White), and Crestview (26.9% White).

Gallup's Black Population

202 residents of Gallup identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gallup roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gallup is ranked #97 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gallup is more Black than neighboring Gamerco (0.7% Black), White Cliffs (0% Black), Sundance (0% Black), and Crestview (0% Black). Gallup is less Black than neighboring Catalpa Canyon (3.7% Black).

Gallup's Asian Population

665 residents of Gallup identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gallup roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gallup is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gallup is more Asian than neighboring Gamerco (0.4% Asian), White Cliffs (0% Asian), Sundance (0% Asian), and Crestview (0% Asian). Gallup is less Asian than neighboring Catalpa Canyon (3.7% Asian).

Gallup's Hispanic Population

6,090 residents of Gallup identify as Hispanic, or 27.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gallup less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gallup is ranked #310 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gallup is more Hispanic than neighboring Catalpa Canyon (18.6% Hispanic), White Cliffs (20.8% Hispanic), Sundance (5.3% Hispanic), and Crestview (24% Hispanic). Gallup is less Hispanic than neighboring Gamerco (49.4% Hispanic).

Gallup's Native American/Other Population

10,497 residents of Gallup identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 47.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gallup considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gallup is ranked #80 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gallup is more Native American/Other than neighboring Catalpa Canyon (35.4% Native American/Other), Gamerco (41% Native American/Other), and Crestview (44.8% Native American/Other). Gallup is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Cliffs (67.7% Native American/Other), and Sundance (90.9% Native American/Other).

Gallup's Multiracial Population

792 residents of Gallup identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gallup roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gallup is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gallup is more Multiracial than neighboring Gamerco (2.5% Multiracial), White Cliffs (2.7% Multiracial), and Sundance (2.9% Multiracial). Gallup is less Multiracial than neighboring Catalpa Canyon (5.6% Multiracial), and Crestview (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.