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Ribera

New Mexico · 162 residents · 2.52 sq mi
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With 162 people, Ribera is a city in New Mexico. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. At a median age of 50.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The population has fallen 50% since 2023. The foreign-born share is 0%. 98% were living in the same home a year earlier.

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

162
−50%since 2023
from 324 in 2023
2010 – 2024
64 / sq mi
−50%since 2023
from 129 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.1
+8%since 2023
from 46.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.52 sq mi
Population, 20102024
102282463643823201020202024Ribera
2024162
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(9)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.9%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(20)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448%(13)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5443.2%(70)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.3%(15)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.4%(12)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.3%(7)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$56,326
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
9.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

57.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
42.9% rent
26.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.01 people
−7%since 2023
from 2.15 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
15.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic12.7%(41)
Black10.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino76.5%(248)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(4)
Black20.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino77.2%(125)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
45
−6%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican49.4%(80)
Ancestry
American9.9%(16)
Norwegian2.5%(4)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−14%since 2023
from 25.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
59.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
40.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

25.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
78.4%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.1%
US average: 74.6%
23.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
21.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

60.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
39.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.6%
US average: 95.5%
97.5%
US average: 87.7%
58.6%
+25.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
41.4%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married61.8%(55)
Married27%(24)
Widowed7.9%(7)
Divorced3.4%(3)
Women 15+
Never married53.1%(34)
Married35.9%(23)
Widowed10.9%(7)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
52.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
3.2%
US average: 13.8%
17.4%
US average: 18.4%
29.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
60.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
40.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 8 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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