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CITY · 2020 ACS

Rio Rancho Estates

New Mexico · 1,801 residents · 68.353 sq mi
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Rio Rancho Estates has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,714. Population has fallen 94% since 1990, a loss of 30,704 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,801
−94%since 1990
from 32,505 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
26 / sq mi
−94%since 1990
from 476 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+13%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
09K18K27K36K19902024Rio Rancho Estates
20242K
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,714
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,512 in 1990
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,472
+90%since 1990
from $12,345 in 1990
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,700 in 1990
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $541 in 1990
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
16.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−24%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(27,377)
Black2.5%(808)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(7,078)
Asian1.1%(357)
Other12.2%(3,963)
Diversity Score59.9%(19,468)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26%(468)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino67.4%(1,214)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score52.7%(948)
Diversity Score
53
−12%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.0%
−23.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+18%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.7%
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
Female
44.2%
Foreign born
18.3%
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico?

Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico has about 1,801 residents according to the 2020 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 $55,714 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 $93,600, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico?

About 16.2% 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 15.2% 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 30,704 residents, a change of about -94 percent over that period.

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

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