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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rio Communities

New Mexico · 3,233 residents · 7.694 sq mi
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Rio Communities has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,922. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 980 residents. Median home value is $74,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,233
−23%vs 2000
vs 4,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 44.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Rio Communities
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 54.5%(145)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 96.5%(209)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.5%(211)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 194.9%(159)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.8%(123)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3410.4%(335)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4413.9%(448)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5410.5%(338)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6411.1%(360)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7418.8%(607)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 848.5%(276)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.7%(22)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,922
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,914
−29%vs 2000
vs $18,260 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
13.0%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $575 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
85.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
14.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rio Communities on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(2,416)
Black3%(127)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(1,561)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(2,668)
Black3.7%(119)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(848)
Asian1.7%(55)
Other12.1%(391)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

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

Hispanic origin
Mexican45.3%(2,232)
Spaniard2.9%(141)
Salvadoran0.4%(21)
Ancestry
German8.1%(399)
American6.8%(334)
English4.8%(237)
Danish2.5%(122)
Swedish2.5%(121)
Hungarian1.9%(93)
Irish1.9%(92)
Italian1.6%(79)
Scottish1.5%(72)
Dutch1.4%(69)
Welsh1.2%(57)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(55)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.5%(27)
Czech0.5%(26)
Latvian0.4%(20)
French0.3%(17)
Norwegian0.3%(15)
Russian0.3%(13)
Swiss0.3%(13)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Spaniard population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.4%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.2%(662)
Married50.5%(978)
Widowed3.6%(70)
Divorced11.6%(225)
Women 15+
Never married28.3%(703)
Married46.7%(1,159)
Widowed10%(247)
Divorced15%(373)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Communities, New Mexico?

Rio Communities, New Mexico has about 3,233 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Rio Communities, New Mexico earns about $23,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Communities, New Mexico expensive?

In Rio Communities, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Communities, New Mexico?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Communities, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.0% of people in Rio Communities, 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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