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Rio Lucio

New Mexico · 303 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 $34,167. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $117,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
−20%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
288 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+22%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2713674645616572000201020202024Rio Lucio
2024485
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,167
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,568
+49%since 2000
from $11,827 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85.5%(259)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.9%(72)
Diversity Score
24
+227%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.6 min
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
44.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Lucio, New Mexico?

Rio Lucio, New Mexico has about 303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Lucio, New Mexico earns about $34,167 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 $117,000, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Lucio, New Mexico?

About 6.9% 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 13.8% 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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