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 45 years ago in 1980.
County Snapshot
Cibola County at a glance
Cibola County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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New Mexico counties
33
Open related pagesLargest city
GrantsPopulation 8,835
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.9126,-107.9997 |
| Named for | Quivira and Cíbola |
| Altitude | 6,020 feet / 1835 meters |
| Capital | Grants |
| Establishment | January 01, 1981 |
| Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Local time | 23:54:58 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 23℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
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.
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The largest city of Cibola County is Grants with a population of 8,835. Other cities include and Milan population 3,640. 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 |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cibola County
Official Website- 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 |