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Grants, NM
City in Cibola County, New Mexico.
Population
8,951
Land area
14.9sq mi
People per sq mi
602
ZIP codes
0
Grants and its ZIP codes
Grants at a glance
- Grants is about 34 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 26th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $47,183, 26% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,500 (45% below New Mexico) and median rent is $783 a month.
Local data for Grants, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grants, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,183
Poverty rate
34.1%
Median home value
$136,500
Median rent
$783/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,480), German Americans (538), Irish Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for Grants.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,188
7,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $8,032 per person
How people get to work
Grants, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.5%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.1%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grants, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
62
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grants, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.1%
U.S. 11.1% +7.0 pts
Cities near Grants
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount TaylorCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.9 |
| San RafaelCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 15.8 |
| MilanVillage | 4 mi | 4.4 |
| BroadviewCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Golden AcresCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Anzac VillageCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| Lobo CanyonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Bluewater VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| McCartys VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Acomita LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| San FidelCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| Skyline-GanipaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| HaystackCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| South Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| San MateoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| North Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grants, NM in?
- Grants is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Grants, NM?
- About 8,951 people live in Grants, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grants?
- Nearby places include Mount Taylor (2.6 mi), San Rafael (4 mi), Milan (4 mi), Broadview (5.1 mi), Golden Acres (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023