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Rio Arriba County

New Mexico · 40,363 residents · 5,860.874 sq mi
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Rio Arriba County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,900. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,363
−2%since 2000
from 41,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+26%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K36K38K40K42K1990201020202024Rio Arriba County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,264
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,819
+67%since 2000
from $14,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+36%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(5,619)
Black0.2%(85)
Hispanic / Latino72.9%(30,025)
Asian0.1%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.9%(13,952)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(5,945)
Black0.4%(160)
Hispanic / Latino67.3%(27,159)
Asian0.6%(233)
Other15.4%(6,227)
Diversity Score60.7%(24,498)
Segregation Score29.8%(12,037)
Diversity Score
61
+79%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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.

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