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Springer town, NM

ZIP 87747 — 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 87747

87747 has a population of 1,941 with a median age of 49.2 yrs (53.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
56.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-88% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
56.7%+203% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.5%-25% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.9%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
20.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.0%+17% vs US avg
x
High school
28.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.1%+39% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.9%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.0%+65% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.6%
x
Diversity Index
36/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Disability
27.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.6%+118% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
98.3%+1595% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 87747

Poverty Rate
16.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
17.6%+118% vs US avg
x
Disability
27.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.8%+36% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
27.7%+137% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
98.3%+1595% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,941
Median age49.2
Poverty rate16.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White56.4%
Hispanic56.7%
Black1.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%