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Rio Communities

New Mexico · 4,926 residents · 7.694 sq mi
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Rio Communities has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,263. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $146,100. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,926
+17%since 2000
from 4,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+3%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Rio Communities
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,263
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,486
+12%since 2000
from $18,260 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(2,416)
Black3%(127)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(1,561)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(2,699)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(1,978)
Black1.7%(84)
Hispanic / Latino53.3%(2,628)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other1.2%(61)
Diversity Score65.6%(3,231)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−2%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Communities, New Mexico?

Rio Communities, New Mexico has about 4,926 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Communities, New Mexico earns about $38,263 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 $146,100, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Communities, New Mexico?

About 17.0% 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 23.7% 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 1,693 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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