Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Population 2022
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico's estimated population is 38,615 with a growth rate of -0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rio Arriba County, New Mexico is the 14th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 Population was 40,286 and has seen a growth of -4.15% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 10,668 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 9,849 | -819 | -7.68% |
| 1870 | 9,294 | -555 | -5.64% |
| 1880 | 11,023 | 1,729 | 18.60% |
| 1890 | 11,534 | 511 | 4.64% |
| 1900 | 13,777 | 2,243 | 19.45% |
| 1910 | 16,624 | 2,847 | 20.66% |
| 1920 | 19,552 | 2,928 | 17.61% |
| 1930 | 21,381 | 1,829 | 9.35% |
| 1940 | 25,352 | 3,971 | 18.57% |
| 1950 | 24,997 | -355 | -1.40% |
| 1960 | 24,193 | -804 | -3.22% |
| 1970 | 25,170 | 977 | 4.04% |
| 1980 | 29,282 | 4,112 | 16.34% |
| 1990 | 34,365 | 5,083 | 17.36% |
| 2010 | 40,286 | 5,921 | 17.23% |
| 2011 | 40,244 | -42 | -0.10% |
| 2012 | 40,195 | -49 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 40,064 | -131 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 39,736 | -328 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 39,370 | -366 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 39,245 | -125 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 39,235 | -10 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 39,023 | -212 | -0.54% |
| 2019 | 38,921 | -102 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 38,819 | -102 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 38,717 | -102 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 38,615 | -102 | -0.26% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,088 | 48.99% |
| Black or African American | 231 | 0.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,179 | 15.86% |
| Asian | 234 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 10,240 | 26.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2,983 | 7.66% |
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,035 | 2.94 | 76.7 |
| Married | 5,027 | 3.53 | 89.1 |
| Male | 967 | 4.74 | 78.5 |
| Female | 1,964 | 4.72 | 73.3 |
| Non Family | 5,077 | 1.33 | 65.4 |
3.85
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,442 | 5.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,153 | 8.04% |
| High School Graduate | 8,984 | 33.55% |
| Some College | 6,933 | 25.89% |
| Associates Degree | 2,324 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,832 | 10.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,112 | 7.89% |
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| White | 4,059 | 3,859 | 1,709 |
| 2+ Races | 2,026 | 1,705 | 310 |
| Hispanic | 18,500 | 15,740 | 2,732 |
| Other Race | 7,087 | 6,107 | 1,046 |
| Native American | 3,928 | 3,314 | 434 |
| Black | 155 | 147 | 13 |
| Asian | 203 | 192 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$36,767
Average Earnings
$40,267
Average Male
$33,628
Average Female
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Language by Age
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Language
40.26% of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 59.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.31% of the population.
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 234 | 180 | 76.92% |
| Black | 230 | 95 | 41.30% |
| Native | 6,108 | 1,587 | 25.98% |
| Hispanic | 27,727 | 6,397 | 23.07% |
| White | 4,632 | 822 | 17.75% |
| Other | 2,469 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 2,983 | 628 | 21.05% |
22.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.52%
Male Poverty Rate
25.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico is Asian, with 76.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico is Multiple, with 21.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.37%.
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Married by Age and Sex
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,261 | 8.55% |
| Black | 27 | 15.79% |
| Native American | 208 | 4.61% |
| Other Race | 460 | 5.77% |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 6.76% |
| Hispanic | 1,352 | 6.48% |
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Veterans by Education
11.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Employment Rate
7%
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
79.74%
Born in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
95.49%
Native Born
4.51%
Foreign Born
2.47%
Non Citizen
2.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.49% of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 79.74% having been born in New Mexico. 2.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990