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Rio Lucio

New Mexico · 389 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Rio Lucio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,700. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
389
+3%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
370 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+18%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2713674645616572000201020202024Rio Lucio
2024485
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,107 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,512
+57%since 2000
from $11,827 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$281
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−54.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
35.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−28%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.4%(354)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.6%(368)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(34)
Diversity Score
9
+21%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 38.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
43.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Lucio, New Mexico?

Rio Lucio, New Mexico has about 389 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Lucio, New Mexico earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Lucio, New Mexico expensive?

In Rio Lucio, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Lucio, New Mexico?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Lucio, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 19.5% of people in Rio Lucio, 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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