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El Rito

New Mexico · 749 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 $17,041. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2019, reaching $264,900. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
749
−7%since 2019
from 808 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
182 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 197 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+14%since 2019
from 45.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4416428441K1K201020202024El Rito
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,041
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,024 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$7,930
−68%since 2019
from $24,962 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2019
from 19.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.1%
+31.8 ptssince 2019
from 20.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,900
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $143,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
10.8% rent
Afford Score
15.5
+214%since 2019
from 5.0 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.6%(789)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino83.8%(628)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.1%(233)
Diversity Score
31
+443%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
32.2%
−67.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
43.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−55.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Female
45.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Foreign born
24.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Rito, New Mexico?

El Rito, New Mexico has about 749 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in El Rito, New Mexico earns about $17,041 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 $264,900.

How educated are people in El Rito, New Mexico?

About 4.0% 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 52.1% of people in El Rito, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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