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Red River

New Mexico · 538 residents (2025 est.) · 1.015 sq mi
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Red River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,384. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $427,500. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 65% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
450
−7%since 2000
from 484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
443 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
−2%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:538 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2744376007639261990201020202024Red River
2024450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,384
−61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,940
+84%since 2000
from $17,883 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+30%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$427,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
59.3% rent
Vacancy rate
67.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.4%
+62.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
19.1
+299%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(400)
Black2.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(18)
Diversity Score25.7%(116)
Diversity Score
26
+19%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
−17%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2011
from 88.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
66.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+29.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red River, New Mexico?

Red River, New Mexico has about 450 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red River, New Mexico?

The typical household in Red River, New Mexico earns about $22,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red River, New Mexico expensive?

In Red River, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $427,500, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Red River, New Mexico?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Red River, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red River, New Mexico?

About 8.9% of people in Red River, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red River, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Red River, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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