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Ojo Sarco CDP, NM

ZIP 87521 — 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 87521

87521 has a population of 846 with a median age of 62.9 yrs (54.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
26.7%-57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
2.8%-52% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
83.8%+348% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
10.8%-51% vs US avg
x
18–64
40.3%-35% vs US avg
x
65+
48.9%+200% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
26.7%+140% vs US avg
x
High school
35.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.3%-23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.6%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.0%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.0%
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
14.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
96.0%+591% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.8%-65% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.0%+572% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 87521

Poverty Rate
14.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
96.0%+591% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.8%-65% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.1%+14% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.3%-21% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
39.0%+572% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population846
Median age62.9
Poverty rate14.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White26.7%
Hispanic83.8%
Black0.0%
Asian2.8%
Foreign-born96.0%