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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rio Chiquito

New Mexico · 103 residents · 1.08 sq mi
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Rio Chiquito is home to 103 people in New Mexico. Since 2009 the city has more than tripled, up 86 people. Owners hold 91% of the housing stock. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 24% national rate. Median rent is $0 a month. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of locals.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
+506%vs 2009
vs 17 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
36.8
+131%vs 2009
vs 15.9 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Land area
1.08 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
058115173230200020202024Rio Chiquito
2024187
200020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 54.9%(5)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910.7%(11)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1411.7%(12)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.7%(9)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.8%(6)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.8%(6)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4422.3%(23)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.6%(15)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 645.8%(6)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.8%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841%(1)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.9%(2)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,135
US average: $42,589
Per capita income
$13,983
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,800
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$0
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
90.6%
−9.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
9.4% rent
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.3%(93)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Spaniard51.3%(96)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+5.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
−21.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.1%(24)
Married57.9%(33)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married33.9%(19)
Married66.1%(37)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
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%
Medicare
32.6%
+32.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
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 103 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rio Chiquito, New Mexico?

The typical household in Rio Chiquito, New Mexico earns about $44,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Chiquito, New Mexico expensive?

In Rio Chiquito, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $157,800, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Chiquito, New Mexico?

About 5.7% 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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