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Santa Teresa CDP, NM

ZIP 88008 — 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 88008

88008 has a population of 11,776 with a median age of 33.7 yrs (52.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
42.9%-30% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
85.7%+358% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.1%+28% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.3%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
9.7%-41% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.5%-24% vs US avg
x
High school
23.3%-11% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
38.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.3%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.1%
x
Diversity Index
8/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
22.9%+99% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.3%+103% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.0%+50% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.0%+60% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 88008

Poverty Rate
22.9%+99% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.0%+50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.3%+103% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.0%+60% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.3%+67% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.0%+3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,776
Median age33.7
Poverty rate22.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White42.9%
Hispanic85.7%
Black1.0%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born28.3%