Gallup, NM Demographics

A map of Gallup's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	10,555	10,497	50.2%	47.9%
Hispanic	4,993	6,090	23.8%	27.8%
White	3,759	3,653	17.9%	16.7%
Multiracial	742	792	3.5%	3.6%
Asian	714	665	3.4%	3.0%
Black	260	202	1.2%	0.9%

Gallup, New Mexico has an estimated population of 21,023, a decrease from the 21,899 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.2% Native American/Other, 23.8% Hispanic, 17.9% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, and 1.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gallup, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gallup has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gallup, that probability was 66.3% in 2020 and 65.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gallup is ranked the 12th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. 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 was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gallup's White Population

3,759 residents of Gallup, or 17.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gallup is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Gallup ranks 363rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gallup's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Gallup's population has increased from 16.7% to 17.9%.

Gallup is more White than neighboring Gamerco (0.3% White), White Cliffs (0% White), Sundance (1.2% White), and Crestview (9% White). Gallup is less White than neighboring Catalpa Canyon (45% White).

Gallup's Black Population

260 residents of Gallup, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gallup is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Gallup ranks 99th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gallup's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.7%. Black residents' share of Gallup's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Gallup is more Black than neighboring Catalpa Canyon (0% Black), Gamerco (0% Black), White Cliffs (0% Black), Sundance (0.5% Black), and Crestview (0% Black).

Gallup's Asian Population

714 residents of Gallup, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gallup is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Gallup ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gallup's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Asian residents' share of Gallup's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

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

Gallup's Hispanic Population

4,993 residents of Gallup, or 23.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gallup is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gallup ranks 310th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gallup's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gallup's population has decreased from 27.8% to 23.8%.

Gallup is more Hispanic than neighboring White Cliffs (12.2% Hispanic), and Sundance (8.4% Hispanic). Gallup is less Hispanic than neighboring Catalpa Canyon (24.5% Hispanic), Gamerco (69% Hispanic), and Crestview (73.1% Hispanic).

Gallup's Native American/Other Population

10,555 residents of Gallup, or 50.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gallup is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Gallup ranks 80th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gallup's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Gallup's population has increased from 47.9% to 50.2%.

Gallup is more Native American/Other than neighboring Catalpa Canyon (30.5% Native American/Other), Gamerco (27.6% Native American/Other), and Crestview (17.9% Native American/Other). Gallup is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Cliffs (84.3% Native American/Other), and Sundance (89.6% Native American/Other).

Gallup's Multiracial Population

742 residents of Gallup, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gallup is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Gallup ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gallup's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Gallup's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Gallup is more Multiracial than neighboring Catalpa Canyon (0% Multiracial), Gamerco (3.1% Multiracial), White Cliffs (3.4% Multiracial), Sundance (0.3% Multiracial), and Crestview (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.