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Chama village, NM

ZIP 87520 — 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 87520

87520 has a population of 1,088 with a median age of 65.1 yrs (48.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
52.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
52.4%+180% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
3.8%-83% vs US avg
x
18–64
44.9%-27% vs US avg
x
65+
51.3%+215% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.1%+54% vs US avg
x
High school
30.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
28.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
61.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Never married
15.3%-55% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.9%
x
Diversity Index
45/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.1%+118% vs US avg
x
Disability
29.1%+117% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanPolishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 87520

Poverty Rate
9.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.1%+118% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
29.1%+117% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.6%-68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.5%+41% 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
Population1,088
Median age65.1
Poverty rate9.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White52.8%
Hispanic52.4%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%