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Rio Rancho Estates CDP, NM

ZIP 87124 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 87124

87124 has a population of 58,402 with a median age of 40.8 yrs (50.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
64.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Black
2.9%-77% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
41.4%+121% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.7%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.0%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.2%-44% vs US avg
x
High school
26.1%-0% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
32.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.1%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.9%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.0%+26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.0%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
7.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.9%+639% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 87124

Poverty Rate
7.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.6%-43% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.9%+2% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.9%+639% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population58,402
Median age40.8
Poverty rate7.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White64.0%
Hispanic41.4%
Black2.9%
Asian2.4%
Foreign-born12.4%