The map below shows majority race by area in 87740, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on 87740 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 87740 overall is hispanic, making up 56.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 40.7%. There are more hispanic people in the north areas of the zip. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
87740, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.7% |
Hispanic |
56.3% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
1.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
87740, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.7% |
Hispanic |
56.3% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
1.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 87740, NM
The map below shows diversity in 87740. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the zip would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
87740 Diversity Score
68
With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, 87740 is more diverse than other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 87740's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of 87740.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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