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Vadito CDP, NM

ZIP 87579 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 87579

87579 has a population of 1,328 with a median age of 55.0 yrs (51.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
32.7%-47% vs US avg
x
Black
5.1%-59% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
77.3%+313% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.9%-41% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.5%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
22.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.5%-41% vs US avg
x
High school
49.1%+87% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.7%-65% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.0%-12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.8%
x
Diversity Index
29/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.2%+58% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
1.6%-89% vs US avg
x
Veterans
18.4%+207% vs US avg
x
Disability
33.6%+151% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.3%-59% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
7.5%+29% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishScottish

Health & Community Indicators in 87579

Poverty Rate
18.2%+58% vs US avg
x
Veterans
18.4%+207% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
1.6%-89% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.3%-59% vs US avg
x
Disability
33.6%+151% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.3%-9% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.0%+97% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
7.5%+29% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,328
Median age55.0
Poverty rate18.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White32.7%
Hispanic77.3%
Black5.1%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born1.6%