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Velarde CDP, NM

ZIP 87582 — People & Community

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

Wealthy AreaLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 87582

87582 has a population of 1,003 with a median age of 33.9 yrs (57.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
68.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
100.0%+435% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.7%-29% vs US avg
x
18–64
79.1%+28% vs US avg
x
65+
5.3%-68% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.6%-85% vs US avg
x
High school
24.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
50.7%+50% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
72.5%+51% vs US avg
x
Never married
14.4%-57% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Diversity Index
-47/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+4% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.5%-29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x

Health & Community Indicators in 87582

Poverty Rate
9.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
9.5%-29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.3%+66% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.0%
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,003
Median age33.9
Poverty rate9.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White68.4%
Hispanic100.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born100.0%