| Place Name | Thoreau |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 87323 |
| County | Mckinley County |
| Area Code(s) | 505 |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,816 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 26.92% |
| Majority Ethnicity | Native American 0.17% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Gallup, NM |
| US Congressional District(s) | New Mexico 3rd |
| State House Districts | 6,69 |
| State Senate Districts | 4,22 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 4.87% |
| African American | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 67.25% |
| Asian | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0.17% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 27.16% |