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Ribera

New Mexico · 162 residents · 2.517 sq mi
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Ribera has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,326. Population has fallen 50% since 2023, a loss of 162 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
−50%since 2023
from 324 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
−50%since 2023
from 129 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+8%since 2023
from 46.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
102282463643823201020202024Ribera
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,326
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,923
+32%since 2023
from $26,378 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
−10%since 2023
from 0.321 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
57.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic12.7%(41)
Black10.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino76.5%(248)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.3%(157)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(4)
Black20.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino77.2%(125)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.3%(73)
Diversity Score
45
−6%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
−14%since 2023
from 25.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
40.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.4%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Female
39.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.6%
+25.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.4%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ribera, New Mexico?

Ribera, New Mexico has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ribera, New Mexico?

The typical household in Ribera, New Mexico earns about $56,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ribera, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ribera, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ribera, New Mexico?

About 9.0% of people in Ribera, 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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