Gallup MainStreet: Community Economic Assessment

Gallup’s population is young but slowly growing (5% increase population between 1990-2000). Per capita incomes in Gallup are on par with the State average, and above that of most other New Mexican communities outside of Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Incomes in Gallup are more than twice those of other parts of McKinley County – per capita incomes in Gallup in 2000 were $15,789, compared to only $7,682 in other parts of the County. Gallup has a huge surplus in taxable gross receipts, nearly $230 million in 2002, providing for solid city finances and opportunities for community investment. However, the data suggests a long-term erosion of Gallup’s strong market position.