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Rio Communities

New Mexico · 4,213 residents · 7.694 sq mi
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Rio Communities has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has grown 30% since 1990. Median home value is $97,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,213
+30%since 1990
from 3,233 in 1990
1990 – 2025
548 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 420 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 44.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Rio Communities
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,125
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,922 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,260
+41%since 1990
from $12,914 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$575
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $435 in 1990
US average: $602
85.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.3% in 1990
14.4% rent
2.9
−6%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(2,668)
Black3.7%(119)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(848)
Asian1.7%(55)
Diversity Score64.9%(2,098)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(2,416)
Black3%(127)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(1,561)
Asian0.5%(20)
Diversity Score64.1%(2,699)
64
−1%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 25.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Communities, New Mexico?

Rio Communities, New Mexico has about 4,213 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rio Communities, New Mexico earns about $33,125 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Communities, New Mexico?

About 20.9% 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 7.4% of people in Rio Communities, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio Communities, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio Communities, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 980 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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