Gallup, New Mexico
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Gallup (Navajo: Naʼnízhoozhí) is a city in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 20,209 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of McKinley County[Geographic references#6GR6]. Gallup residents are known as Gallupians.
Gallup is sometimes called the "Indian Capital of the World", for its location in the heart of Native American lands, and the presence of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and other tribes.
Route 66 runs through Gallup and the town's name is mentioned in the lyrics to the song, Route 66.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.6 km² (13.4 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 20,209 people, 6,810 households, and 4,869 families residing in the city. The population density was 584.5/km² (1,513.7/mi²). There were 7,349 housing units at an average density of 212.5/km² (550.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 40.11% White, 1.08% African American, 36.64% Native American, 1.43% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 14.77% from other races, and 5.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.15% of the population.There were 6,810 households out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 19.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.39.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.7% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,868, and the median income for a family was $39,197. Males had a median income of $33,380 versus $24,441 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,789. About 16.6% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.
Notable Residents
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