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El Rito

New Mexico · 808 residents · 4.109 sq mi
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El Rito has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,271. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $153,100. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
808
+59%vs 2011
vs 508 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
197 / sq mi
+59%vs 2011
vs 124 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+9%vs 2011
vs 40.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4416428441K1K201020202024El Rito
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,271
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,832 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,313
−4%vs 2011
vs $21,220 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+14%vs 2011
vs 0.363 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $159,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $770 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−45.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.8% in 2011
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+9%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino73.8%(375)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.3%(245)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(94)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino84.7%(684)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.1%(219)
Diversity Score
27
−44%vs 2011
vs 48 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.8 min
+25%vs 2011
vs 35.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
33.0%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−23.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
Female
54.1%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Rito, New Mexico?

El Rito, New Mexico has about 808 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in El Rito, New Mexico?

The typical household in El Rito, New Mexico earns about $34,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Rito, New Mexico expensive?

In El Rito, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $153,100, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in El Rito, New Mexico?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in El Rito, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Rito, New Mexico?

About 7.0% of people in El Rito, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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