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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ruidoso

New Mexico · 4,600 residents · 16.132 sq mi
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Ruidoso has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,224. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 3,098 residents. Median home value is $82,600. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,600
−40%vs 2000
vs 7,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
285 / sq mi
−40%vs 2000
vs 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
−17%vs 2000
vs 46.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Ruidoso
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,224
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,107 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,351
−50%vs 2000
vs $22,721 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.5%
+7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$82,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$386
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $492 in 2000
US average: $450
69.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
30.7% rent
3.9
+47%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(6,010)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(1,402)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(3,028)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(4,311)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino16%(737)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other5.8%(265)
Diversity Score40.7%(1,874)
41
+4%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.7%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.2%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruidoso, New Mexico?

Ruidoso, New Mexico has about 4,600 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Ruidoso, New Mexico earns about $21,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruidoso, New Mexico expensive?

In Ruidoso, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Ruidoso, New Mexico?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ruidoso, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruidoso, New Mexico?

About 19.5% of people in Ruidoso, 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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