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ZIP 87517 — People & Community

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

Low Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 87517

87517 has a population of 150 with a median age of 56.5 yrs (40.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
40.7%-34% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
59.3%+217% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
40.0%+82% vs US avg
x
18–64
19.3%-69% vs US avg
x
65+
40.7%+150% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
0.0%
x
High school
32.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Some college
0.0%
x
Bachelor's+
67.8%+101% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
0.0%
x
Never married
32.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
67.8%+558% vs US avg
x
Diversity Index
48/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
59.3%+416% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.0%
x
Disability
0.0%
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
German

Health & Community Indicators in 87517

Poverty Rate
59.3%+416% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.0%
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
0.0%
x
Uninsured
0.0%
x
SNAP Benefits
32.2%+175% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population150
Median age56.5
Poverty rate59.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White40.7%
Hispanic59.3%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%