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Shiprock (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Shiprock, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)13.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)562.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.76% (-58)
Growth Since 2020-11.48% (-986)
Rank in State29th
Rank in Country5037th

The population of Shiprock, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 7,602. This is a decrease of -0.76% (-58 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Shiprock by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Shiprock by Age

Shiprock Population Pyramid 2022
Shiprock Median Age
35.5
Total
34.4
Male
37.2
Female
Shiprock Sex Ratio
49.02%
4,210
Male
50.98%
4,378
Female
Shiprock Age Dependency Ratio
20.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
40.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Shiprock Adults
6,444
Adults
(1,096 of whom are seniors) in Shiprock.

Population of Shiprock by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Shiprock

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 26.26%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 26.83%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 25.72%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Shiprock

While the overall poverty rate of Shiprock is 26.26%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (25.72%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (26.83%).

Poverty Rate of Shiprock by Employment Status and Sex

11.77%
Female Employed
48.83%
Female Unemployed
5.81%
Male Employed
17.1%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Shiprock by Education

49.54%
Less Than 9th Grade
22.3%
High School
16.85%
Some College
5.87%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Shiprock

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Shiprock

The most common language spoken in Shiprock is Other Languages, with 50.23% of people speaking Other Languages. In addition, 48.04% of people speak Only English, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Shiprock by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Shiprock, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Shiprock by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree2644.63%
Bachelors Degree4688.22%
Associates Degree70812.43%
Some College187832.97%
High School Graduate150726.46%
9th to 12th Grade5299.29%
Less Than 9th Grade3426%

Earnings Statistics of Shiprock by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$29,644

Average Earnings

$36,496

Average Male

$28,290

Average Female

Employment of Shiprock by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Shiprock by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
17.8%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Shiprock by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Shiprock

Marriage Rates

  • 35.6%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 39.4%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 32.3%

    Female Marriage Rate

Shiprock Marriage

In Shiprock, 39.4% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Shiprock

Shiprock Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Shiprock Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
56.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Shiprock by Type

3.76
Average Family Size
3.4
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets