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White Sands CDP, NM

ZIP 88002 — 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 88002

88002 has a population of 1,577 with a median age of 21.7 yrs (60.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
68.5%+11% vs US avg
x
Black
3.3%-73% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.2%+40% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
8.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.6%+26% vs US avg
x
18–64
71.6%+16% vs US avg
x
65+
0.8%-95% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.6%-76% vs US avg
x
High school
12.4%-53% vs US avg
x
Some college
41.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
43.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
46.5%+38% vs US avg
x
Divorced
2.9%-72% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.0%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
1.1%-90% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
54.1%+289% vs US avg
x
Veterans
23.5%+292% vs US avg
x
Disability
4.6%-66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.6%-68% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 88002

Poverty Rate
1.1%-90% vs US avg
x
Veterans
23.5%+292% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
54.1%+289% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.6%-68% vs US avg
x
Disability
4.6%-66% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.1%+1% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.9%-67% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,577
Median age21.7
Poverty rate1.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White68.5%
Hispanic11.8%
Black3.3%
Asian8.2%
Foreign-born54.1%