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ZIP 87312 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 87312

87312 has a population of 724 with a median age of 42.2 yrs (43.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
3.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
9.5%-49% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
87.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.7%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.0%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
28.9%+161% vs US avg
x
High school
28.3%+8% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.4%-26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.4%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
27.9%-42% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.7%-25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.8%
x
Diversity Index
23/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
25.0%+117% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%-0% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.7%+192% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
American

Health & Community Indicators in 87312

Poverty Rate
25.0%+117% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%-0% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.7%+192% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.2%+78% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
26.5%+127% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population724
Median age42.2
Poverty rate25.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White3.3%
Hispanic9.5%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%