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Rio Rancho Estates

New Mexico · 1,571 residents · 68.353 sq mi
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Rio Rancho Estates is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,635. Population has declined 3% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $153,500. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,571
−3%since 2023
from 1,626 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 24 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+4%since 2023
from 44.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
09K18K27K36K19902024Rio Rancho Estates
20242K
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,635
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,172 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,910
+9%since 2023
from $30,971 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+2%since 2023
from 0.342 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $156,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+40.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(428)
Black1.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino68.8%(1,119)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(51)
Diversity Score57%(926)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29%(455)
Black1.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino66.1%(1,039)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(58)
Diversity Score59.7%(937)
Diversity Score
60
+5%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.6 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Female
45.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Foreign born
11.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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