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Rio Chiquito

New Mexico · 187 residents · 1.075 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $246,800. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
+82%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
174 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.8
+65%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
058115173230200020202024Rio Chiquito
2024187
200020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$62,623
+348%since 2000
from $13,983 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
−2%since 2021
from 0.306 in 2021
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
43.9%
+43.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.3%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(187)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−58.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−85.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.2%
−66.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
Female
66.8%
+66.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−96.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2021
from 24.0% in 2021
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 100.0% in 2021
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 0.0% in 2021
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 100.0% in 2021
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Chiquito, New Mexico?

Rio Chiquito, New Mexico has about 187 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rio Chiquito, New Mexico expensive?

In Rio Chiquito, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $246,800.

How educated are people in Rio Chiquito, New Mexico?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Chiquito, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Chiquito, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Rio Chiquito, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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