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Truchas CDP, NM

ZIP 87578 — 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 87578

87578 has a population of 278 with a median age of 66.8 yrs (73.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
76.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
53.6%+187% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
0.7%-97% vs US avg
x
18–64
39.2%-36% vs US avg
x
65+
60.1%+269% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
0.0%
x
High school
54.9%+110% vs US avg
x
Some college
14.9%-48% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
30.2%-10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
4.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
61.9%+501% vs US avg
x
Diversity Index
13/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
19.8%+72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-40% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 87578

Poverty Rate
19.8%+72% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-40% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
6.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
0.0%
x
SNAP Benefits
39.0%+233% 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
Population278
Median age66.8
Poverty rate19.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White76.6%
Hispanic53.6%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born100.0%