Rio Rancho Estates is a city of 1,571 people in New Mexico. Owners hold 91% of the housing stock. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. At a median age of 46.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Few US cities rank higher on income. The average commute runs 43 minutes.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)33.7%(29)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era30.2%(26)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 86 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico?
Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico has about 1,571 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico?
The typical household in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico earns about $91,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico expensive?
In Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $153,500.
How educated are people in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico?
About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico?
About 19.6% of people in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.
Has Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico grown since 1990?
Yes, Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30,934 residents, a change of about -95 percent over that period.
