Shiprock is a CDP located in San Juan County New Mexico. Shiprock has a 2024 population of 8,272. Shiprock is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -3.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,588 in 2020.
The average household income in Shiprock is $60,562 with a poverty rate of 27.99%. The median age in Shiprock is 35.6 years: 34.8 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shiprock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 7,906 | 95.54% |
| White | 102 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 100 | 1.21% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 65 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.11% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.06% |
Native American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,322 | 3.52 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Married | 909 | 3.92 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Female | 779 | 4.01 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Non Family | 394 | 1.2 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Male | 240 | 4.28 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
3.94
Average Family Size
3.52
Average Household Size
52.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 558 | 10.08% |
| Associates Degree | 482 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 390 | 7.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 238 | 4.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,705 | 30.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 231 | 4.17% |
| Some College | 1,932 | 34.9% |
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 | 5,259 | 4,497 | 534 |
| White | 88 | 81 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 54 | 0 |
| Asian | 80 | 80 | 40 |
| Other Race | 60 | 49 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 26 | 26 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 74.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,051 | $67,702 | $41,761 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,066 | $0 | $58,083 |
| High School Graduate | $31,250 | $34,279 | $29,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,069 | $20,347 | $19,500 |
| Overall | $33,444 | $36,346 | $32,667 |
| Some College | $31,902 | $40,080 | $29,550 |
$33,444
Average Earnings
$36,346
Average Male
$32,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.28% of Shiprock residents speak only English, while 49.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 48.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 7,904 | 2,259 | 28.58% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 75 | 35.38% |
| White | 88 | 42 | 47.73% |
| Multiple | 88 | 9 | 10.23% |
27.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
29%
Male Poverty Rate
27.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shiprock is White, with 47.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shiprock is Multiple, with 10.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.22% |
| High School | 25.34% |
| Some College | 18.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.56% |
| Female Employed | 16.47% |
| Male Employed | 4.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,382 | $63,249 |
| Households | $38,393 | $60,562 |
| Married Families | $61,065 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,708 | $41,987 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
238
Number of Veterans
188
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 27 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 200 | 3.31% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 32.86% |
| Islander | 9 | 100% |
| Other Race | 6 | 9.23% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
15.5%
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
85.63%
Born in Shiprock
98.79%
Native Born
1.21%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
0.05%
Naturalized
98.79% of Shiprock residents were born in the United States, with 85.63% having been born in New Mexico. 1.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,272 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 8,273 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 8,275 | -177 | -2.09% |
| 2021 | 8,452 | -136 | -1.58% |
| 2020 | 8,588 | -432 | -4.79% |
| 2019 | 9,020 | 54 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 8,966 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 8,956 | 821 | 10.09% |
| 2016 | 8,135 | -361 | -4.25% |
| 2015 | 8,496 | -508 | -5.64% |
| 2014 | 9,004 | 421 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 8,583 | -128 | -1.47% |
| 2012 | 8,711 | -287 | -3.19% |
| 2011 | 8,998 | 703 | 8.47% |
| 2010 | 8,295 | 0 | 0% |