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Red River

New Mexico · 542 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $233,300. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

542
+12%since 2000
from 484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
534 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
49.2
+10%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2744376007639261990201020202024Red River
2024450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,365
+81%since 2000
from $17,883 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
3.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services25%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$233,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$853
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
45.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
55.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(474)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.1%(120)
22
+2%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
10.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.1 min
−34%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
31.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
73.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 88.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
39.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

33.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
66.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
9.8%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red River, New Mexico?

Red River, New Mexico has about 542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Red River, New Mexico expensive?

In Red River, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $233,300, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Red River, New Mexico?

About 37.5% 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 3.9% 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 135 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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