State
Land Area (mi²)
103.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
982.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.19% (1,196)
Growth Since 2010
16.05% (14,049)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Rio Rancho, New Mexico Population 2021
101,570
Rio Rancho is a city located in Bernalillo County and Sandoval County New Mexico. With a 2020 population of 101,570, it is the 3rd largest city in New Mexico (after Albuquerque and ) and the 316th largest city in the United States . Rio Rancho is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 16.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 87,521 in 2010. Rio Rancho reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 104 miles, Rio Rancho has a population density of 982 people per square mile.
The average household income in Rio Rancho is $79,720 with a poverty rate of 9.53%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,167 per month, and the median house value is $190,800. The median age in Rio Rancho is 38.4 years, 37.5 years for males, and 39 years for females.
Rio Rancho Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rio Ranchowas:
- White: 81.03%
- Other race: 7.01%
- Two or more races: 4.29%
- Black or African American: 3.10%
- Native American: 2.63%
- Asian: 1.67%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.28%
The current population of Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 101,570 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 99,178.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 87,521.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,962 | 81.03% |
| Some Other Race | 6,740 | 7.01% |
| Two or More Races | 4,128 | 4.29% |
| Black or African American | 2,981 | 3.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,530 | 2.63% |
| Asian | 1,602 | 1.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 267 | 0.28% |
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Rio Rancho Population by Race
Rio Rancho Population Pyramid $2021
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Rio Rancho Population by Age
Rio Rancho Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,576 | 2.77 | 77.5 |
| Married | 18,696 | 3.33 | 85.8 |
| Non Family | 9,622 | 1.29 | 67.5 |
| Female | 4,367 | 3.33 | 63.6 |
| Male | 1,891 | 3.47 | 78.4 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
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Rio Rancho Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,257 | 1.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,354 | 5.16% |
| High School Graduate | 15,893 | 24.46% |
| Some College | 17,485 | 26.91% |
| Associates Degree | 7,171 | 11.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,629 | 19.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,177 | 11.05% |
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Rio Rancho Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Rio Rancho Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,741 | 34,392 | 12,494 |
| Hispanic | 23,386 | 20,504 | 5,398 |
| Other Race | 4,656 | 3,560 | 620 |
| 2+ Races | 2,015 | 1,846 | 575 |
| Black | 1,938 | 1,748 | 715 |
| Native American | 1,508 | 1,431 | 262 |
| Asian | 1,238 | 1,160 | 540 |
| Islander | 149 | 110 | 69 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 46.31%.
Rio Rancho Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,811
Average Earnings
$45,073
Average Male
$34,096
Average Female
Rio Rancho Earnings by Educational Attainment
Rio Rancho Language by Age
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Rio Rancho Language
82.68% of Rio Rancho residents speak only English, while 17.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.59% of the population.
Rio Rancho Language
Rio Rancho Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39,671 | 4,609 | 11.62% |
| White | 46,918 | 3,604 | 7.68% |
| Other | 6,651 | 1,175 | 17.67% |
| Multiple | 4,081 | 384 | 9.41% |
| Native | 2,479 | 349 | 14.08% |
| Black | 2,981 | 226 | 7.58% |
| Asian | 1,602 | 68 | 4.24% |
| Islander | 267 | 30 | 11.24% |
9.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.13%
Male Poverty Rate
10.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rio Rancho
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rio Rancho is Other, with 17.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Rancho is Asian, with 4.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.49%.
Rio Rancho Poverty
Rio Rancho Poverty Rate by Education
Rio Rancho Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Rio Rancho Married by Age and Sex
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Rio Rancho Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Rio Rancho Marital Status by Race
Rio Rancho Marital Status
Rio Rancho Veterans by War
Rio Rancho Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,347 | 12.38% |
| Hispanic | 2,064 | 7.49% |
| Black | 358 | 17.01% |
| Other Race | 306 | 5.62% |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 8.83% |
| Native American | 124 | 7.50% |
| Asian | 51 | 3.86% |
| Islander | 14 | 7.82% |
Rio Rancho Veterans by Race
Rio Rancho Veterans by Education
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4.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
Rio Rancho Veterans by Education
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63.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Rio Rancho Employment by Age
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Rio Rancho Employment by Race
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Rio Rancho Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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50.11%
Born in Rio Rancho
94.73%
Native Born
5.27%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
3.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.73% of Rio Rancho residents were born in the United States, with 50.11% having been born in New Mexico. 1.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Rio Rancho Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 101,570 | 1,196 | 1.19% |
| 2020 | 100,374 | 1,196 | 1.21% |
| 2019 | 99,178 | 1,196 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 97,982 | 1,697 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 96,285 | 1,774 | 1.88% |
| 2016 | 94,511 | 1,395 | 1.50% |
| 2015 | 93,116 | 1,153 | 1.25% |
| 2014 | 91,963 | 629 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 91,334 | 890 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 90,444 | 945 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 89,499 | 1,522 | 1.73% |
| 2010 | 87,977 | 36,212 | 5.45% |
| 2000 | 51,765 | 19,260 | 4.76% |
| 1990 | 32,505 | 22,520 | 12.53% |
| 1980 | 9,985 | 0.00% |