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The Black Rock CDP(1) had a population of 1,125 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Black Rock ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New Mexico. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Black Rock is located at latitude 35.0884 and longitude -108.7912 in McKinley County. The formal boundaries for the Black Rock Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 1.69 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. McKinley County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7).
The Black Rock Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
New Mexico is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Black Rock Census Designated Place is located within Zuni Division of McKinley County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,125 (100%) |
| Population Density | 644 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 34 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $46,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $16,379 |
| Median Home Value | $101,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 332 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 65 (19.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 235 (70.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 (9.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 300 |
| Average Household Size | 3.75 |
| Family Households | 255 (85.0%) |
The table below compares Black Rock to the other 528 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Mexico by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 149 | 72nd |
| Population Density | # 90 | 83rd |
| Median Household Income | # 371 | 30th |
| Per Capita Income | # 477 | 10th |
| Diversity Index | # 263 | 50th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Mexico Census Data Comparison Tool.
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