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Newcomb CDP, NM

ZIP 87455 — 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 87455

87455 has a population of 1,522 with a median age of 40.6 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
2.8%-96% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.8%-86% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.0%-89% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
94.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.4%-26% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.4%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.3%+74% vs US avg
x
High school
37.3%+43% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.1%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.3%-66% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
29.9%-38% vs US avg
x
Never married
55.5%+64% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.6%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
29.0%+153% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
10.9%+88% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanScottish

Health & Community Indicators in 87455

Poverty Rate
29.0%+153% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.7%+109% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.0%+174% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
10.9%+88% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,522
Median age40.6
Poverty rate29.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White2.8%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born18.8%