Cibola County, New Mexico
Cibola County: County in New Mexico, United States
About
Cibola County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,213 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,354 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grants. The county was created 44 years ago in 1980.

Quick Facts about Cibola County
Population : | 26,354 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | New Mexico (United States) |
Area : | 11756 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.05% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.95% |
Named for : | Quivira and Cíbola |
Altitude : | 6,020 feet / 1835 meters |
Capital : | Grants |
Establishment : | January 01, 1981 |
Time Zone : | America/Phoenix |
Local time : | 10:40:21 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -3.26% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Cibola County is located at 34°54'45"N 107°59'59"W (34.9125700, -107.9997100). It has 7 neighbors: Bernalillo County, Catron County, McKinley County, Sandoval County, Socorro County, Valencia County and Apache County.
Cibola County map
The largest city of Cibola County is Grants with a population of 8,835. . See all Cibola County cities & populated places.
Cibola County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cibola County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Grants | 8,835 | City in New Mexico, United States |
Milan | 3,640 | Village in Cibola County, New Mexico |
- Official Website
Official website of Cibola County
Cibola County has 7 neighbours.
- Bernalillo County county in New Mexico, United States
- Catron County county in New Mexico, United States
- McKinley County county in New Mexico, United States
- Sandoval County county in New Mexico, United States
- Socorro County county in New Mexico, United States
- Valencia County county in New Mexico, United States
- Apache County county in Arizona, United States
- Grants
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cibola County decreased by 3.26% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 27,213 | - | census |
2011 | 27,489 | 1% | estimation process |
2012 | 27,418 | -0.26% | estimation process |
2013 | 27,414 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2014 | 27,155 | -0.95% | estimation process |
2015 | 27,044 | -0.41% | estimation process |
2016 | 27,049 | 0.02% | estimation process |
2017 | 26,921 | -0.48% | estimation process |
2018 | 26,766 | -0.58% | estimation process |
2019 | 26,675 | -0.34% | estimation process |
2020 | 26,354 | -1.22% | estimation process |
New Mexico Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
Doña Ana County | 221,262 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Santa Fe County | 151,946 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Sandoval County | 148,904 | County in New Mexico, United States |
San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
Valencia County | 77,574 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Eddy County | 58,418 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Curry County | 48,793 | County in Oregon, United States |