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Red River

County:
Taos County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.015
State:
New Mexico

Red River is a town located in Taos County, New Mexico. Red River has a 2026 population of 535. Red River is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 541 in 2020.

The median household income in Red River is $22,384 with a poverty rate of 8.89%. The median age in Red River is 44.1 years: 61.6 years for males, and 43.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 51.5 males.

535
Total Population
527
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.19%
Growth

Red River Population

Red River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026535-1-0.19%
2025536-1-0.19%
202453700%
2023537-1-0.19%
2022538-5-0.92%
202154320.37%
2020541-1-0.18%
2019464-1-0.22%
2018465-3-0.64%
2017468-3-0.64%
201647100%
2015471-4-0.84%
2014475-2-0.42%
201347730.63%
2012474-2-0.42%
2011476-1-0.21%
2010476-1-0.21%

Median Age

Overall: 44.1 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 61.6 years

Red River Adults

There are 386 adults, (129 of whom are seniors) in Red River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 297 (66%)
Male: 153 (34%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Red River includes 91.11% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White41091.11%
Two or more races184%
Black or African American122.67%
Other race102.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White102.22%
Other race102.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White40088.89%
Two or more races184%
Black or African American122.67%

Red River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Red River 's average per capita income is $21,534. Household income levels show a median of $22,384. The poverty rate stands at 8.89%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$52,411-
Households$22,384$45,963
Families-$49,296
Non Families-$41,934

$21,534

Average Income

$22,384

Median Household Income

8.89%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)