McKinley County, NM Demographics
McKinley County, NM is the 8th most populous of 33 counties in New Mexico, with 72,902 residents across 5,451 square miles. That is about 13 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 72,902 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5,451 sq mi |
| Density | 13 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How McKinley County compares to the US
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Central Location: McKinley County, NM
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.