Rio Arriba County, New Mexico's estimated 2024 population is 39,761 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rio Arriba County, New Mexico is the 13th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 40,286 and has seen a growth of -1.3% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 39,186 | -115 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 39,301 | -115 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 39,416 | -115 | -0.29% |
| 2026 | 39,531 | -115 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 39,646 | -115 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 39,761 | -115 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 39,876 | -115 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 39,991 | -225 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 40,216 | -55 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 40,271 | 1,388 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 38,883 | -96 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 38,979 | -225 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 39,204 | -21 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 39,225 | -133 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 39,358 | -368 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 39,726 | -333 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 40,059 | -132 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 40,191 | -50 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 40,241 | -45 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 40,286 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 34,365 | 5,083 | 17.36% |
| 1980 | 29,282 | 4,112 | 16.34% |
| 1970 | 25,170 | 977 | 4.04% |
| 1960 | 24,193 | -804 | -3.22% |
| 1950 | 24,997 | -355 | -1.4% |
| 1940 | 25,352 | 3,971 | 18.57% |
| 1930 | 21,381 | 1,829 | 9.35% |
| 1920 | 19,552 | 2,928 | 17.61% |
| 1910 | 16,624 | 2,847 | 20.66% |
| 1900 | 13,777 | 2,243 | 19.45% |
| 1890 | 11,534 | 511 | 4.64% |
| 1880 | 11,023 | 1,729 | 18.6% |
| 1870 | 9,294 | -555 | -5.64% |
| 1860 | 9,849 | -819 | -7.68% |
| 1850 | 10,668 | -28,518 | -72.78% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,076 | 2.82 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Married | 5,508 | 3.46 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 5,401 | 1.27 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 2,155 | 4.5 | 73 | 27 |
| Male | 1,012 | 4.07 | 72 | 28 |
3.65
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
78.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
$42,175
Average Earnings
$46,636
Average Male
$37,956
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.65% of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 58.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.69% of the population.
rate
21.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.94%
Male Poverty Rate
24.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico is Asian, with 51.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico is Multiple, with 15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.19%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.75%
Born in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
94.49%
Native Born
5.51%
Foreign Born
3.64%
Non Citizen
1.87%
Naturalized
94.49% of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 78.75% having been born in New Mexico. 3.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.