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Mescalero CDP, NM

ZIP 88340 — 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 88340

88340 has a population of 3,577 with a median age of 33.2 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
6.6%-89% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
7.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
85.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.3%+20% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.8%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
13.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.6%+77% vs US avg
x
High school
37.0%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.9%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
24.1%-50% vs US avg
x
Never married
54.6%+62% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.8%
x
Diversity Index
26/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
30.1%+162% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.9%+97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
16.4%+183% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 88340

Poverty Rate
30.1%+162% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.9%+97% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.1%+139% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
50.7%+333% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
16.4%+183% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.6%-96% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,577
Median age33.2
Poverty rate30.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White6.6%
Hispanic7.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born18.2%