Grants is a city located in Cibola County New Mexico. Grants has a 2024 population of 8,952. Grants is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,127 in 2020.
The average household income in Grants is $71,993 with a poverty rate of 30.55%. The median age in Grants is 33.8 years: 37 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grants was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,115 | 56.17% |
| Two or more races | 1,734 | 19.04% |
| Native American | 1,250 | 13.73% |
| Other race | 730 | 8.02% |
| Black or African American | 190 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,946 | 2.8 | 56 | 44 |
| Married | 1,185 | 3.91 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Non Family | 1,124 | 1.12 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Female | 445 | 3.91 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Male | 192 | 3.26 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 827 | 14.17% |
| Associates Degree | 537 | 9.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 789 | 13.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 604 | 10.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,448 | 24.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 243 | 4.16% |
| Some College | 1,388 | 23.78% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,127 | 2,426 | 602 |
| White | 1,547 | 1,389 | 636 |
| 2+ Races | 1,096 | 967 | 374 |
| Native American | 765 | 556 | 55 |
| Other Race | 537 | 395 | 63 |
| Black | 155 | 149 | 78 |
| Asian | 81 | 81 | 13 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,375 | $28,750 | $95,142 |
| Graduate Degree | $120,229 | $121,755 | $69,539 |
| High School Graduate | $42,690 | $49,464 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,708 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,046 | $60,371 | $41,617 |
| Some College | $40,556 | $60,343 | $37,140 |
$49,046
Average Earnings
$60,371
Average Male
$41,617
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.68% of Grants residents speak only English, while 34.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,128 | 1,396 | 27.22% |
| White | 1,744 | 591 | 33.89% |
| Native | 1,118 | 491 | 43.92% |
| Multiple | 1,591 | 212 | 13.32% |
| Black | 61 | 35 | 57.38% |
| Other | 609 | 35 | 5.75% |
| Asian | 81 | 13 | 16.05% |
30.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.93%
Male Poverty Rate
33.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grants is Black, with 57.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grants is Other, with 5.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.7% |
| High School | 25.53% |
| Some College | 20.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70% |
| Female Unemployed | 66.2% |
| Female Employed | 12.41% |
| Male Employed | 9.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,384 | $78,330 |
| Households | $49,286 | $71,993 |
| Married Families | $88,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,080 | $59,626 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
478
Number of Veterans
371
Male Veterans
107
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 183 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| Vietnam | 71 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 202 |
| 75+ | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 352 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 6.77% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 4.66% |
| Other Race | 42 | 7.22% |
| Native American | 29 | 3.19% |
| Black | 1 | 0.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
65.99%
Born in Grants
94.31%
Native Born
5.69%
Foreign Born
3.11%
Non Citizen
2.58%
Naturalized
94.31% of Grants residents were born in the United States, with 65.99% having been born in New Mexico. 3.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,734 | -43 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 8,777 | -44 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 8,821 | -44 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 8,865 | -43 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 8,908 | -44 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 8,952 | -44 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 8,996 | -38 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 9,034 | -113 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 9,147 | 20 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 9,127 | 174 | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 8,953 | -49 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 9,002 | -51 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 9,053 | -53 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 9,106 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 9,111 | -45 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 9,156 | -93 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 9,249 | -11 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 9,260 | -34 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 9,294 | 53 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 9,241 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,806 | 180 | 2.09% |
| 1990 | 8,626 | -2,813 | -24.59% |
| 1980 | 11,439 | 2,671 | 30.46% |
| 1970 | 8,768 | -1,506 | -14.66% |
| 1960 | 10,274 | 1,540 | 17.63% |