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Galisteo CDP, NM

ZIP 87540 — 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 87540

87540 has a population of 876 with a median age of 61.3 yrs (59.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
86.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.6%-55% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.3%-34% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.6%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
40.1%+146% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.6%-86% vs US avg
x
High school
25.7%-2% vs US avg
x
Some college
16.1%-44% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
56.6%+68% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
13.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.1%+47% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
18.9%
x
Diversity Index
23/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.1%-29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.7%+85% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 87540

Poverty Rate
8.1%-29% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
24.7%+85% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
0.0%
x
SNAP Benefits
1.8%-85% 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
Population876
Median age61.3
Poverty rate8.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White86.8%
Hispanic12.3%
Black0.1%
Asian2.6%
Foreign-born0.0%