New Mexico

Cibola

27,172
2020 population
1990
first census record
4
census records

About Cibola

Cibola, New Mexico, first appears in the United States federal census in 1990, when it recorded a population of 23,794. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 27,172.

Its recorded population peaked at 27,213 in 2010.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Acoma Ambush of Zaldívar 1598, Oñate Expedition — Battle of Acoma Pueblo, Acoma Pueblo Second Revolt 1645, and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202027,172
201027,213
200025,595
199023,794
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Cibola

Military engagements that took place in Cibola, New Mexico.

Acoma Ambush of Zaldívar 1598
1598
Oñate Expedition — Battle of Acoma Pueblo
1599
Acoma Pueblo Second Revolt 1645
1645
De Vargas – Zuni Resistance 1692
1692
De Vargas – Acoma Pueblo Reconquest 1696
1696
Spanish-Navajo Conflict – Cebolleta 1705
1705

Historic places in Cibola

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cibola, New Mexico.

Charley's Automotive Service
Grants
Candelaria Pueblo
Grants
Bowlin's Old Crater Trading Post
Bluewater
Acoma Curio Shop
San Fidel
Grants-Milan Flight Service Station
Grants
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Frequently asked about Cibola

When does Cibola first appear in the US census?
Cibola, New Mexico first appears in the federal census in 1990, with a recorded population of 23,794.
What is the population of Cibola?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cibola had a recorded population of 27,172.
When did Cibola's population peak?
Cibola's recorded population peaked at 27,213 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Cibola?
6 documented military engagements took place in Cibola, including Acoma Ambush of Zaldívar 1598, Oñate Expedition — Battle of Acoma Pueblo, Acoma Pueblo Second Revolt 1645.
How many historic places are in Cibola?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cibola, New Mexico.
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