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Ruidoso

New Mexico · 7,679 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 $43,847. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,900. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,679
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
476 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.7
+14%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Ruidoso
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,847
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,233
+20%since 2000
from $22,721 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+77%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(4,712)
Black0.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(2,322)
Asian1.1%(81)
Other2.3%(173)
Diversity Score60.5%(4,647)
Diversity Score
61
+54%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+8%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruidoso, New Mexico?

Ruidoso, New Mexico has about 7,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ruidoso, New Mexico earns about $43,847 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 $204,900, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Ruidoso, New Mexico?

About 30.8% 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 12.2% of people in Ruidoso, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ruidoso, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Ruidoso, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,079 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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