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Chili CDP, NM

ZIP 87537 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 87537

87537 has a population of 2,030 with a median age of 38.5 yrs (40.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
40.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
90.1%+382% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
32.8%+49% vs US avg
x
18–64
50.3%-19% vs US avg
x
65+
17.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.6%+86% vs US avg
x
High school
35.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.9%+31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
6.5%-81% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.0%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.4%-29% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
2/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
24.9%+117% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-40% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.4%+82% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.5%+165% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.4%+700% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishWelshAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 87537

Poverty Rate
24.9%+117% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-40% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.5%+165% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.4%+82% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.5%-31% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
31.6%+170% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
46.4%+700% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,030
Median age38.5
Poverty rate24.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White40.6%
Hispanic90.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born21.7%