Kirtland, New Mexico is a small town located in San Juan County with a population of 5,830 according to the latest census. It has a population density of 465 people per square mile which is far lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Kirtland is home to many businesses and organizations that make it an active and vibrant community year-round. The local businesses that thrive include two convenience stores, a gas station, several restaurants, and two pharmacies. Outdoor activities abound in Kirtland with abundant fishing opportunities at Farmington Lake and hiking trails around nearby Mesa Verde National Park. Other outdoor activities available in Kirtland include camping sites, bird watching locations, and a variety of sporting activities like basketball, softball, golfing, and horseback riding. Organizations like the 4-H Club offer youth programs throughout the year while churches provide spiritual support for local residents. The biggest sporting event in Kirtland is the annual Baseball Tournament which brings teams from all over San Juan County to compete for the championship title each summer.
The population in Kirtland (zip 87417) is 5,830. There are 490 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kirtland (zip 87417) is 27.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kirtland (zip 87417) is 3.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kirtland (zip 87417)
- 37.8% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 16.7% are married with children
- 31.4% have children, but are single
Race in Kirtland (zip 87417)
- 27.3% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 58.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander