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Mesquite CDP, NM

ZIP 88048 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 88048

88048 has a population of 3,325 with a median age of 41.5 yrs (51.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
36.2%-41% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
91.3%+388% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.8%+8% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.6%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
13.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
54.9%+395% vs US avg
x
High school
32.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Some college
6.4%-78% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
6.3%-81% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.6%-18% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
19.2%+86% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.0%
x
Diversity Index
3/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.0%
x
Disability
27.5%+105% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 88048

Poverty Rate
18.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.0%
x
Foreign Born
10.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Disability
27.5%+105% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.1%+102% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.9%+79% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,325
Median age41.5
Poverty rate18.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White36.2%
Hispanic91.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born10.4%