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Ruidoso Downs

New Mexico · 2,620 residents · 3.79 sq mi
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Ruidoso Downs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,536. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,620
+44%since 2000
from 1,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+3%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7311K2K2K3K1990201020202024Ruidoso Downs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,536
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,189
+50%since 2000
from $12,144 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$544
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
36.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(937)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino43.7%(797)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(1,161)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(952)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino55%(1,440)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.2%(1,604)
Diversity Score
61
−4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−56.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico?

Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico has about 2,620 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico?

The typical household in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico earns about $31,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico expensive?

In Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico?

About 22.6% of people in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,700 residents, a change of about 185 percent over that period.

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

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