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Pajarito Mesa CDP, NM

ZIP 87121 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 87121

87121 has a population of 76,135 with a median age of 31.2 yrs (49.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
34.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Black
2.4%-80% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.5%-74% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
81.5%+336% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.1%+32% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.3%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
8.7%-47% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.9%+79% vs US avg
x
High school
34.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.0%-61% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.6%-18% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.5%+29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
22/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
21.8%+90% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
17.9%+29% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.4%+139% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.8%+742% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 87121

Poverty Rate
21.8%+90% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
17.9%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.4%+139% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.5%+69% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
26.3%+125% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.8%+742% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population76,135
Median age31.2
Poverty rate21.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White34.5%
Hispanic81.5%
Black2.4%
Asian1.5%
Foreign-born17.9%