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McKinley County, NM: growth, migration and housing
McKinley County has 68,119 residents, down 6.1% since 2020 (-0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 944 households moved in and 1,423 moved out (-479 net), while a net $24.4M of income left. Median household income is $47,668, the median home $78,700 and median rent $859 a month.
In New Mexico: 33rd of 33 counties for 5-year population growth · 30th of 32 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 25th of 32 counties for median household income · 32nd of 33 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to McKinley County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Apache County, AZ | 191 | $7.4M |
| Bernalillo County, NM | 186 | $5.6M |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 75 | $2.4M |
| San Juan County, NM | 63 | $2.2M |
| Cibola County, NM | 47 | $1.0M |
| Sandoval County, NM | 34 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving McKinley County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County, NM | 341 | $12.5M |
| Apache County, AZ | 176 | $5.1M |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 133 | $4.8M |
| San Juan County, NM | 120 | $4.0M |
| Cibola County, NM | 90 | $2.6M |
| Sandoval County, NM | 57 | $3.0M |
| Navajo County, AZ | 39 | $1.5M |
| Coconino County, AZ | 21 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.