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Rio Rancho

New Mexico · 87,521 residents · 103.361 sq mi
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Rio Rancho is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,063. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $179,700. Households here earn about 35% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87,521
+69%since 2000
from 51,765 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
847 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+2%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
46K63K80K97K114K2000201020202024Rio Rancho
2024109K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,063
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,169 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,372
+30%since 2000
from $20,322 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $807 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(33,176)
Black2.5%(1,286)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(14,329)
Asian1.4%(736)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(30,198)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(47,124)
Black2.6%(2,236)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(32,153)
Asian1.8%(1,538)
Other4.6%(4,016)
Diversity Score70.9%(62,094)
Diversity Score
71
+22%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?

Rio Rancho, New Mexico has about 87,521 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Rancho, New Mexico earns about $59,063 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 $179,700, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?

About 28.2% 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 7.9% of people in Rio Rancho, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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