87410 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 87410, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

87410 is a zip code in San Juan County, New Mexico, which covers Aztec CCD and Bloomfield, with a total population of 14,993 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 87410 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 87410.

The estimated population of people living in 87410 is 14,993, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 87410 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,993
 -10.31% -10.98%
2020
16,716
 -0.3% -
2019
16,766
 -3.01% -
2018
17,287
+2.64%
-
2017
16,843
 - -

Population of 87410 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 87410 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
61.1%
70.6%
 -13.46%
Black/African American
1.4%
0.1%
 +1,300.00%
Native
8.6%
6.7%
 +28.36%
Hispanic
25.6%
19.8%
 +29.29%
Asian
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
2.1%
 -14.29%
Other
0.9%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 87410 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 87410 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 87410 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 87410 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 +9.92% 38.1 +4.96% 41.3 +13.77%
2020 36.3 -5.96% 36.3 -9.7% 36.3 -5.22%
2019 38.6 +0.26% 40.2 +2.55% 38.3 +0.26%
2018 38.5 -2.78% 39.2 -0.76% 38.2 -3.54%
2017 39.6 - 39.5 - 39.6 -

The median age of the 87410 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 87410 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,099 -9.42% 1,187 -8.67% 972 999
10 to 19 978 +13.7% 1,183 -26.94% 1,089 877
20 to 29 960 -1.47% 1,030 -6.68% 923 924
30 to 39 984 -20.57% 1,100 -11.11% 770 947
40 to 49 879 -2.37% 1,046 -11.22% 856 921
50 to 59 1,196 -8.3% 1,394 -34.77% 1,090 967
60 to 69 1,045 -12.09% 962 +13.89% 920 1,100
70+ 809 -6.17% 991 -9.05% 736 902

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 87410 zip code is $51,731.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 87410.

  • Under 25
    $27,431.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,515.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,472.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,900.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 87410 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 87410, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 87410 is currently $63,502.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.95% of households in 87410 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 87410 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.13%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.95%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 87410 is $25,746.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 87410 by the total population of 87410.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 87410 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 87410 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 87410 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 87410 zip over the age of 16 is 11,839.

Of those people, a total of 54.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 87410 is 52.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 87410 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 783 29.00% 9.70%
20 to 24 years 633 83.90% 12.40%
25 to 29 years 1,214 64.00% 2.70%
30 to 34 years 954 66.10% 1.90%
35 to 44 years 1,883 77.60% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 1,523 73.30% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 1,191 73.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,119 52.60% 9.80%
65 to 74 years 1,571 13.60% 3.30%
75 years and over 968 3.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 87410. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,480 55.00% 4.80%
Black or African American 238 73.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 911 51.30% 3.00%
Asian 174 63.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.00% 0.00%
Other 603 53.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 432 38.90% 8.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2,327 65.10% 2.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,964 52.90% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 87410 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 87410 is 6,180, with median earnings of $36,369.00.

Women in 87410 are earning approximately 63.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,180 $36,369.00
Male 3,400 $43,704.00
Female 2,780 $27,552.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 87410 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 497 $46,763.00
Business and Financial 165 $38,393.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $125,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $42,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 142 $80,625.00
Community and Social Service 61 $55,234.00
Legal 106 $8,611.00
Educational and Library 462 $56,842.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 193 $60,707.00
Healthcare Support 89 $25,365.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 109 $39,018.00
Law Enforcement 127 $65,554.00
Food Preparation and Serving 315 $12,723.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 170 $13,661.00
Personal Care and Service 146 $4,840.00
Sales 782 $15,407.00
Office and Administrative Support 598 $30,510.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 638 $52,632.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 411 $52,417.00
Production 331 $36,827.00
Transportation and Material Moving 529 $31,496.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 87410 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 87410.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 245 $80,202.00 252 $42,773.00
Business and Financial 16 $0.00 149 $38,393.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $125,583.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $68,750.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 60 $78,750.00 82 $92,833.00
Community and Social Service 29 $11,042.00 32 $67,500.00
Legal 59 $4,139.00 47 $44,219.00
Educational and Library 176 $63,317.00 286 $44,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00 175 $60,598.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 89 $25,365.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 93 $72,891.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 104 $65,964.00 23 $49,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 163 $12,159.00 152 $13,056.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 44 $17,885.00 126 $13,482.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 131 $4,441.00
Sales 449 $19,112.00 333 $14,439.00
Office and Administrative Support 58 $9,408.00 540 $31,477.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 501 $65,568.00 137 $45,450.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 406 $52,857.00 5 $0.00
Production 273 $44,010.00 58 $20,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 468 $31,786.00 61 $27,679.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,838 households in 87410, with an average household size of 2.55 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,852 families living in the 87410 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 87410:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,690 492 670 1,986
Average Household Size 3.06 4.04 3.7 1.12
Total Families 2,690 492 670 0
Average Household Size 3.04 3.15 3.39 0

Poverty

Of the 3,852 families living in 87410, 14.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 87410:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,766 housing units in 87410.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,838 86.28%
Vacant 928 13.72%

19.88% of the total 6,766 housing units in 87410 are rental units. This is approximately 1,345 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,380 are occupied by the owner - or 64.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 87410 is $827.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 87410 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    113
  • Less than $500
    344
  • $500 to $999
    490
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    376
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    127
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    8

Property Value

The median value of a property in 87410 is $166,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 87410 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    643
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    609
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    627
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,018
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    899
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    430
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    154
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 87410. The chart below shows the number of properties in 87410 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    218
  • 1940 to 1949
    45
  • 1950 to 1959
    671
  • 1960 to 1969
    597
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,438
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,197
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,301
  • 2000 to 2009
    768
  • 2010 to 2013
    531
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 87410 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    196
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,827
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,288
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,527

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 87410 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 87410 that commute to work in a particular way.

27 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 87410.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    203
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    607
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    673
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    916
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,104
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    151
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    887
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    212
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    126
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    501
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    205
  • 90 or more minutes
    190

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 87410 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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