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Gamerco, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
1,176
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,229
ZIP codes
0
Gamerco and its ZIP codes
Gamerco at a glance
- Gamerco is about 70 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,977, 24% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,600 (60% below New Mexico) and median rent is $860 a month.
Housing and community stats
Gamerco, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,977
Poverty rate
52.0%
Median home value
$99,600
Median rent
$860/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
6.7%
Median age
28.6
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (694), Guatemalan Americans (4).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Gamerco.
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
How people get to work
Gamerco, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.6%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gamerco, 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
89° / 14°F
10.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gamerco, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
23.8%
U.S. 12.1% +11.7 pts
Smoking
26.0%
U.S. 12.8% +13.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.6%
U.S. 11.1% +14.5 pts
Cities near Gamerco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GallupCity | 3.7 mi | 20.2 |
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 12.6 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7 |
| CrestviewCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 9 |
| Williams AcresCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Purty RockCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 18.3 |
| Black HatCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Fort WingateCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Tse BonitoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.8 |
| NakaibitoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7 |
| IyanbitoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gamerco, NM in?
- Gamerco is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Gamerco, NM?
- About 1,176 people live in Gamerco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gamerco?
- Nearby places include Gallup (3.7 mi), Yah-ta-hey (4.5 mi), Rock Springs (4.7 mi), White Cliffs (5.9 mi), Catalpa Canyon (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023