Gallup is a city in New Mexico state in USA with a population of 21637 residents.. The poverty rate of Gallup is 33.7%, which is 141% higher than national average. The typical household in Gallup earns $45754 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 54.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Gallup, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Gallup remained 7.3%, which is 55% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Gallup, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Gallup is 85, which is 15% lower than national average. Median home value in Gallup is $135500 , which is 41% lower than national average. While median income in Gallup remained $45754, which is 32% lower than national average.