Shiprock is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Mexico. With a population of 7,718 people and three associated neighborhoods, Shiprock is the 28th largest community in New Mexico.

The percentage of people in Shiprock with college degrees is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%: just 11.34% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Shiprock in 2018 was $18,902, which is low income relative to New Mexico and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $75,608 for a family of four. However, Shiprock contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Shiprock home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Shiprock residents report their race to be Native American, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Shiprock include English, Scottish, Irish, German, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Shiprock is Navajo. Other important languages spoken here include Native American languages and English.