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Rio Chiquito

New Mexico · 187 residents · 1.08 sq mi
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Rio Chiquito is home to 187 people in New Mexico. The median age is 60.8, about 22 years above the US median. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 84 people. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of locals.

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

187
+82%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
2000 – 2024
174 / sq mi
+1000%since 2009
from 16 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
60.8
+65%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.08 sq mi
Population, 20002024
058115173230200020202024Rio Chiquito
2024187
200020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.5%(14)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5421.9%(41)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6438%(71)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7432.6%(61)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$246,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
100.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
43.9%
+43.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.15 people
+58%since 2020
from 1.36 people in 2020
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.3%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(187)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 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
Spaniard51.3%(96)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
41.7%
−58.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
51.0%
−49.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.1%
−85.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

33.2%
−66.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
66.8%
+66.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.2%
−96.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
7.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2021
from 24.0% in 2021
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 100.0% in 2021
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+44.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 0.0% in 2021
US average: 77.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 100.0% in 2021
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.6%(14)
Married77.4%(48)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married31.2%(39)
Married36%(45)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced32.8%(41)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
48.7%
−51.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
32.6%
+32.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
21.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
48.7%
−51.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
54.5%
+54.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
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)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(6)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 6 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 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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