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Shiprock CDP, NM

ZIP 87420 — 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 87420

87420 has a population of 11,048 with a median age of 35.4 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
1.0%-98% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.8%-85% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
95.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.2%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.3%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
11.5%-29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.1%+18% vs US avg
x
High school
30.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
45.3%+57% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
33.9%-29% vs US avg
x
Never married
53.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
9/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
27.9%+143% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.0%+224% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-16% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
19.6%+238% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishScottishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 87420

Poverty Rate
27.9%+143% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-16% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.0%+224% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.1%+89% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.7%+145% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
19.6%+238% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,048
Median age35.4
Poverty rate27.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White1.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.0%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born45.0%