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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rio Rancho

New Mexico · 51,765 residents · 103.361 sq mi
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Rio Rancho is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,169. Population has fallen 31% since 2009, a loss of 23,566 residents. Median home value is $111,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

51,765
−31%vs 2009
vs 75,331 in 2009
2000 – 2025
501 / sq mi
−31%vs 2009
vs 729 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
35.1
−2%vs 2009
vs 35.9 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
46K63K80K97K114K2000201020202024Rio Rancho
2024109K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,169
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $59,182 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$20,322
−21%vs 2009
vs $25,839 in 2009
US average: $21,522
5.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $172,100 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$807
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $948 in 2009
US average: $602
81.5%
+1.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 80.1% in 2009
18.5% rent
2.4
−18%vs 2009
vs 2.9 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic57%(42,914)
Black3.2%(2,412)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(25,332)
Asian1.6%(1,228)
Diversity Score69.9%(52,638)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(33,176)
Black2.5%(1,286)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(14,329)
Asian1.4%(736)
Diversity Score58.3%(30,198)
58
−17%vs 2009
vs 70 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 27.5% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 92.7% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?

Rio Rancho, New Mexico has about 51,765 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rio Rancho, New Mexico earns about $47,169 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Rancho, New Mexico expensive?

In Rio Rancho, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $111,900, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Rancho, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.1% of people in Rio Rancho, 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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