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Rio en Medio

New Mexico · 69 residents · 0.663 sq mi
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Rio en Medio is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $200,250. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 67.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−47%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
104 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.4
+93%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
18781391992592000201020202024Rio en Medio
202469
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$200,250
+242%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,859
+526%since 2000
from $9,723 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.5%
+87.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.168
−24%since 2012
from 0.220 in 2012
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction24%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance16%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services16%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Owner-occupied
70.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77.9%(102)
Asian2.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.9%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.3%(42)
Diversity Score
60
+78%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+51.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
60.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.9%
+37.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
84.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2012
from 43.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−54.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 37.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 37.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
63.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2016
from 53.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio en Medio, New Mexico?

Rio en Medio, New Mexico has about 69 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio en Medio, New Mexico earns about $200,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rio en Medio, New Mexico?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rio en Medio, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio en Medio, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Rio en Medio, 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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