Rio Arriba County is a county of 40,363 people in New Mexico. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. 79% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 43.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 22.8% of people here live below the federal poverty line. The foreign-born share is 5%.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)6.9%(145)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)17.3%(366)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era41.7%(880)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War12.1%(255)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II2.9%(62)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 2,112 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico has about 40,363 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
The typical household in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico earns about $42,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Rio Arriba County, New Mexico expensive?
In Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $172,900, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.
How educated are people in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
About 22.8% of people in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.
Has Rio Arriba County, New Mexico grown since 1990?
Yes, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,998 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.
