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Black Hat, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
2
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
0
Black Hat and its ZIP codes
Black Hat at a glance
- Black Hat is 89% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Black Hat.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Black Hat, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Black Hat
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tse BonitoCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Window Rock, AZCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 12.6 |
| St. Michaels, AZCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Fort Defiance, AZCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.4 |
| Purty RockCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Williams AcresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CrestviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| ManuelitoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| NakaibitoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7 |
| GallupCity | 14 mi | 20.2 |
| Oak Springs, AZCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Black Hat, NM in?
- Black Hat is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Black Hat, NM?
- About 2 people live in Black Hat, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Black Hat?
- Nearby places include Tse Bonito (2.6 mi), Window Rock, AZ (6.1 mi), Rock Springs (7.7 mi), St. Michaels, AZ (7.8 mi), Yah-ta-hey (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023