Rio Rancho, New Mexico Population 2022
Rio Rancho is a city located in Bernalillo County and Sandoval County New Mexico. With a 2020 population of 107,350, it is the 3rd largest city in New Mexico and the 317th largest city in the United States. Rio Rancho is currently growing at a rate of 1.56% annually and its population has increased by 3.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 104,046 in 2020. Spanning over 104 miles, Rio Rancho has a population density of 1,038 people per square mile.
The average household income in Rio Rancho is $79,720 with a poverty rate of 8.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,157 per month, and the median house value is $200,800. 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: 77.85%
- Two or more races: 8.83%
- Other race: 5.79%
- Black or African American: 3.22%
- Native American: 2.38%
- Asian: 1.68%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.26%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76,275 | 77.85% |
| Black or African American | 3,150 | 3.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,331 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 1,644 | 1.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 252 | 0.26% |
| Some Other Race | 5,674 | 5.79% |
| Two or More Races | 8,650 | 8.83% |
Rio Rancho Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,476 | 2.75 | 79.4 |
| Married | 19,789 | 3.3 | 86.4 |
| Male | 1,726 | 3.27 | 77.6 |
| Female | 4,612 | 3.19 | 69.4 |
| Non Family | 9,349 | 1.27 | 69.6 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,039 | 1.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,102 | 4.70% |
| High School Graduate | 15,813 | 23.95% |
| Some College | 17,003 | 25.76% |
| Associates Degree | 8,204 | 12.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,567 | 19.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,290 | 12.56% |
Rio Rancho Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 166 | 128 | 112 |
| Asian | 1,119 | 1,060 | 482 |
| White | 35,689 | 34,442 | 12,587 |
| Black | 1,987 | 1,802 | 679 |
| 2+ Races | 4,886 | 4,584 | 1,457 |
| Native American | 1,488 | 1,419 | 423 |
| Hispanic | 24,551 | 21,979 | 6,219 |
| Other Race | 3,922 | 3,242 | 549 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 67.47%.
$40,105
Average Earnings
$46,850
Average Male
$34,791
Average Female
Rio Rancho Language by Age
Rio Rancho Language
82.51% of Rio Rancho residents speak only English, while 17.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.81% of the population.
Rio Rancho Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2,326 | 357 | 15.35% |
| Black | 3,150 | 339 | 10.76% |
| Hispanic | 41,843 | 4,399 | 10.51% |
| Multiple | 8,598 | 547 | 6.36% |
| White | 46,483 | 2,895 | 6.23% |
| Asian | 1,644 | 93 | 5.66% |
| Other | 963 | NaN% |
8.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.14%
Male Poverty Rate
9.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rio Rancho
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rio Rancho is Native, with 15.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Rancho is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.42%.
Rio Rancho Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Rio Rancho Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,022 | 12.05% |
| Black | 413 | 18.55% |
| Native American | 60 | 3.72% |
| Asian | 120 | 9.89% |
| Islander | 5 | 3.01% |
| Other Race | 230 | 5.16% |
| 2+ Races | 281 | 5.02% |
| Hispanic | 2,041 | 7.09% |
Rio Rancho Veterans by Education
4.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
48.81%
Born in Rio Rancho
94.87%
Native Born
5.13%
Foreign Born
1.53%
Non Citizen
3.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.87% of Rio Rancho residents were born in the United States, with 48.81% having been born in New Mexico. 1.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 9,985 | 0.00% | |
| 1990 | 32,505 | 22,520 | 12.53% |
| 2000 | 51,765 | 19,260 | 4.76% |
| 2010 | 87,521 | 35,756 | 5.39% |
| 2011 | 89,173 | 1,652 | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 90,825 | 1,652 | 1.85% |
| 2013 | 92,477 | 1,652 | 1.82% |
| 2014 | 94,129 | 1,652 | 1.79% |
| 2015 | 95,781 | 1,652 | 1.76% |
| 2016 | 97,433 | 1,652 | 1.72% |
| 2017 | 99,085 | 1,652 | 1.70% |
| 2018 | 100,737 | 1,652 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 102,389 | 1,652 | 1.64% |
| 2020 | 104,046 | 1,657 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 105,698 | 1,652 | 1.59% |
| 2022 | 107,350 | 1,652 | 1.56% |