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Belen city, NM

ZIP 87002 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 87002

87002 has a population of 21,375 with a median age of 45.4 yrs (47.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
55.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-84% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
63.0%+237% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.8%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.7%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
21.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.8%+42% vs US avg
x
High school
33.6%+28% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.8%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.9%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.5%-13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.0%
x
Diversity Index
29/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.6%+71% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.7%+61% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.5%+113% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 87002

Poverty Rate
19.6%+71% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.7%+61% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.5%+113% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.0%+38% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.2%+99% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,375
Median age45.4
Poverty rate19.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White55.9%
Hispanic63.0%
Black1.4%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born8.3%