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Mesita CDP, NM

ZIP 87026 — 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 87026

87026 has a population of 3,465 with a median age of 32.8 yrs (45.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
9.5%-85% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.7%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
85.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.4%+34% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.3%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
11.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.7%+50% vs US avg
x
High school
28.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Some college
46.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.3%-75% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.2%-33% vs US avg
x
Never married
47.9%+42% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.7%+33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
25/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
26.9%+134% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
83.3%+499% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
17.2%+197% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEuropeanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 87026

Poverty Rate
26.9%+134% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
83.3%+499% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.8%+147% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.9%+78% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
17.2%+197% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,465
Median age32.8
Poverty rate26.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White9.5%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born83.3%