Crystal is a CDP located in Apache County, McKinley County, and San Juan County New Mexico. Crystal has a 2024 population of 281. Crystal is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -15.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 331 in 2020.
The average household income in Crystal is $60,323 with a poverty rate of 29.8%. The median age in Crystal is 35.7 years: 35.6 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crystal was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 286 | 94.7% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 3.64% |
| White | 5 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 71 | 4.17 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Female | 27 | 5.15 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Married | 20 | 4.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 14 | 0 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Male | 10 | 4.9 | 100 | 0 |
4.89
Average Family Size
4.17
Average Household Size
91.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 7.55% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 7.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 8.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 6.6% |
| High School Graduate | 77 | 36.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 5.19% |
| Some College | 61 | 28.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 202 | 175 | 30 |
| White | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $61,250 | $54,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,875 | $65,313 | $35,417 |
| Some College | $35,357 | $0 | $0 |
$46,875
Average Earnings
$65,313
Average Male
$35,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.92% of Crystal residents speak only English, while 47.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 47.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 286 | 84 | 29.37% |
| Multiple | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 6 | 46.15% |
29.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.82%
Male Poverty Rate
27.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crystal is Multiple, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crystal is Native, with 29.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 38.16% |
| High School | 22.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 30.77% |
| Male Employed | 6.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,917 | $70,161 |
| Households | - | $60,323 |
| Married Families | $65,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,625 | $17,236 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.9%
Male Marriage Rate
23.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 9 | 4.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.9%
Labor Force Participation
38.9%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.77%
Born in Crystal
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Crystal residents were born in the United States, with 33.77% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 281 | -2 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 283 | -2 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 285 | -20 | -6.56% |
| 2021 | 305 | -26 | -7.85% |
| 2020 | 331 | -14 | -4.06% |
| 2019 | 345 | -12 | -3.36% |
| 2018 | 357 | -41 | -10.3% |
| 2017 | 398 | 12 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 386 | 22 | 6.04% |
| 2015 | 364 | 5 | 1.39% |
| 2014 | 359 | 2 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 357 | 24 | 7.21% |
| 2012 | 333 | 73 | 28.08% |
| 2011 | 260 | -51 | -16.4% |
| 2010 | 311 | 0 | 0% |