Rio Rancho, NM

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Rio Rancho Overview

104,351
TOTAL POPULATION
51,573
MALE POPULATION
52,778
FEMALE POPULATION
97.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,247
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,077
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,978
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,308
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
51,419
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rio Rancho Zip Codes

Rio Rancho Area Codes

Race in Rio Rancho

The most populous races in Rio Rancho are White / Caucasian (69,922 | 67.0%), Hispanic or Latino (45,330 | 43.4%), and Two or more Races (17,406 | 16.7%).
Race in Rio Rancho
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,0452.0%
Black / African American3,0322.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific3510.3%
Hispanic or Latino45,33043.4%
Native / Alaskan3,6383.5%
White / Caucasian69,92267.0%
Two or more Races17,40616.7%
Some other Race7,9577.6%
Total104,351100.0%

Ancestry in Rio Rancho

The most populous ancestries reported in Rio Rancho are Mexican (25,321 | 24.3%), German (12,753 | 12.2%), English (9,716 | 9.3%), Irish (8,706 | 8.3%), and Spanish (5,224 | 5.0%), together accounting for 59.2% of all Rio Rancho residents.
Ancestry in Rio Rancho
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan790.1%
African1930.2%
Alsatian100.0%
American4,3984.2%
Apache920.1%
Arab4970.5%
Argentinean90.0%
Armenian430.0%
Australian230.0%
Austrian730.1%
Bangladeshi440.0%
Basque10.0%
Belgian780.1%
Bhutanese4350.4%
Blackfeet2590.3%
British9330.9%
Bulgarian100.0%
Burmese2960.3%
Cajun50.0%
Cambodian310.0%
Canadian5330.5%
Celtic2070.2%
Central American6640.6%
Central American Indian1130.1%
Cherokee4600.4%
Chilean830.1%
Chippewa2510.2%
Choctaw1140.1%
Colombian840.1%
Costa Rican540.1%
Creek780.1%
Croatian1390.1%
Crow170.0%
Cuban3490.3%
Czech1360.1%
Czechoslovakian340.0%
Danish5630.5%
Dominican620.1%
Dutch8000.8%
Eastern European1410.1%
Egyptian440.0%
English9,7169.3%
European2,5662.5%
Filipino130.0%
Finnish2030.2%
French2,5552.5%
French Canadian6560.6%
German12,75312.2%
Greek2770.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro2700.3%
Guatemalan1670.2%
Haitian640.1%
Honduran790.1%
Hungarian2360.2%
Indian (Asian)4610.4%
Iranian270.0%
Iraqi470.1%
Irish8,7068.3%
Iroquois110.0%
Italian4,7084.5%
Jamaican660.1%
Korean1,6011.5%
Laotian310.0%
Lebanese2020.2%
Lithuanian1260.1%
Menominee290.0%
Mexican25,32124.3%
Mexican American Indian3560.3%
Mongolian230.0%
Moroccan70.0%
Native Hawaiian2490.2%
Navajo1,9891.9%
Nicaraguan2080.2%
Nigerian2170.2%
Northern European1430.1%
Norwegian9450.9%
Osage70.0%
Pakistani980.1%
Panamanian400.0%
Pennsylvania German320.0%
Peruvian2740.3%
Polish2,0341.9%
Portuguese3390.3%
Potawatomi10.0%
Pueblo1,2521.2%
Puerto Rican1,2721.2%
Romanian240.0%
Russian2960.3%
Salvadoran1160.1%
Samoan60.0%
Scandinavian5130.5%
Scotch-Irish1,3801.3%
Scottish3,0002.9%
Seminole70.0%
Serbian120.0%
Sierra Leonean430.0%
Sioux940.1%
Slavic1260.1%
Slovak660.1%
Slovene230.0%
South American4950.5%
Spaniard4,6914.5%
Spanish5,2245.0%
Spanish American3200.3%
Sri Lankan5180.5%
Subsaharan African5330.5%
Swedish1,0531.0%
Swiss1700.2%
Syrian2070.2%
Thai2220.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian340.0%
Turkish810.1%
Ukrainian2950.3%
Venezuelan450.0%
Welsh7330.7%
Yugoslavian420.0%
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Immigrants in Rio Rancho

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rio Rancho came from Latin America (2,967 | 2.8%), Central America (2,520 | 2.4%), Mexico (2,238 | 2.1%), Asia (1,311 | 1.3%), and Europe (826 | 0.8%), together accounting for 9.4% of all Rio Rancho residents.
Immigrants in Rio Rancho
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan40.0%
Africa2510.2%
Argentina90.0%
Asia1,3111.3%
Australia390.0%
Austria150.0%
Belgium170.0%
Bolivia500.1%
Bulgaria100.0%
Cameroon800.1%
Canada1300.1%
Caribbean1350.1%
Central America2,5202.4%
Chile360.0%
China2600.3%
Colombia450.0%
Cuba270.0%
Denmark210.0%
Dominican Republic620.1%
Eastern Africa380.0%
Eastern Asia4170.4%
Eastern Europe710.1%
El Salvador140.0%
England1120.1%
Europe8260.8%
Germany2100.2%
Greece1440.1%
Guatemala260.0%
Haiti170.0%
Hungary80.0%
India340.0%
Indonesia130.0%
Ireland390.0%
Italy160.0%
Jamaica120.0%
Japan1170.1%
Kenya380.0%
Korea400.0%
Laos100.0%
Latin America2,9672.8%
Malaysia90.0%
Mexico2,2382.1%
Middle Africa800.1%
Morocco140.0%
Netherlands250.0%
Nicaragua2080.2%
Nigeria790.1%
Northern Africa140.0%
Northern Europe2690.3%
Oceania390.0%
Panama340.0%
Peru1430.1%
Philippines4460.4%
Poland130.0%
Romania80.0%
Sierra Leone210.0%
South Africa190.0%
South America3120.3%
South Central Asia520.1%
South Eastern Asia7900.8%
Southern Europe2050.2%
Spain450.0%
Sri Lanka140.0%
Sweden390.0%
Switzerland40.0%
Taiwan110.0%
Thailand680.1%
Trinidad and Tobago170.0%
Turkey520.1%
Ukraine130.0%
Venezuela290.0%
Vietnam2440.2%
Western Africa1000.1%
Western Asia520.1%
Western Europe2710.3%
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Sex and Age in Rio Rancho

Sex and Age in Rio Rancho

The most populous age groups in Rio Rancho are 10 to 14 Years (4,364 | 8.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (3,995 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rio Rancho
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,617 (5.1%)2,725 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years3,191 (6.2%)3,420 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years4,364 (8.5%)3,948 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years4,127 (8.0%)3,468 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years3,058 (5.9%)2,708 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years3,090 (6.0%)2,868 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years3,459 (6.7%)3,674 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years3,109 (6.0%)3,711 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years3,852 (7.5%)3,433 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years3,432 (6.7%)3,354 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years3,103 (6.0%)2,903 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years2,480 (4.8%)3,189 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years3,487 (6.8%)3,995 (7.6%)
65 to 69 Years3,053 (5.9%)3,449 (6.5%)
70 to 74 Years2,417 (4.7%)2,375 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years1,464 (2.8%)1,661 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years805 (1.6%)798 (1.5%)
85 Years and over465 (0.9%)1,099 (2.1%)
Total51,573 (100.0%)52,778 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rio Rancho

Median Family Size in Rio Rancho

The median family size in Rio Rancho is 3.14 persons per family, with married-couple families (21,187 | 75.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,895 | 6.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.43 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rio Rancho
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple21,187 (75.1%)3.26
Single Male/Father1,895 (6.7%)2.43
Single Female/Mother5,124 (18.2%)2.93
Total Families28,206 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Rio Rancho

The median household size in Rio Rancho is 2.72 persons per household, with married-couple households (21,187 | 55.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (9,984 | 26.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rio Rancho
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple21,187 (55.5%)3.29
Single Male/Father1,895 (5.0%)2.83
Single Female/Mother5,124 (13.4%)3.14
Non-family9,984 (26.1%)1.26
Total Households38,190 (100.0%)2.72

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rio Rancho

Out of a total of 38,190 households in Rio Rancho, 28,206 (73.9%) are family households, while 9,984 (26.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 12,888, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,544.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rio Rancho
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-7,544 (19.8%)
2-Person Households12,888 (33.8%)2,116 (5.5%)
3-Person Households5,970 (15.6%)232 (0.6%)
4-Person Households5,100 (13.4%)49 (0.1%)
5-Person Households2,473 (6.5%)43 (0.1%)
6-Person Households962 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households813 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,206 (73.9%)9,984 (26.1%)

Female Fertility in Rio Rancho

Fertility by Age in Rio Rancho

Average fertility rate in Rio Rancho is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rio Rancho
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years23 (2.2%)7.0
20 to 34 years729 (70.0%)79.0
35 to 50 years289 (27.8%)26.0
Total1,041 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rio Rancho

72.2% of women with births (1,041) in Rio Rancho are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 23.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rio Rancho
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years561 (76.9%)168 (23.1%)
35 to 50 years191 (66.1%)98 (33.9%)
Total752 (72.2%)289 (27.8%)

Fertility by Education in Rio Rancho

Average fertility rate in Rio Rancho is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 71.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 37.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rio Rancho
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School77 (7.4%)23.0
High School Diploma107 (10.3%)22.0
College or Associate's Degree390 (37.5%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree307 (29.5%)71.0
Graduate Degree160 (15.4%)62.0
Total1,041 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rio Rancho

27.8% of women with births in Rio Rancho are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 93.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rio Rancho
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School48 (62.3%)29 (37.7%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree330 (84.6%)60 (15.4%)
Bachelor's Degree286 (93.2%)21 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree88 (55.0%)72 (45.0%)
Total752 (72.2%)289 (27.8%)

Income in Rio Rancho

Income Overview in Rio Rancho

Per Capita Income in Rio Rancho is $36,247, while median incomes of families and households are $86,077 and $78,978 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income104,351$36,247
Median Family Income28,206$86,077
Mean Family Income28,206$105,859
Median Household Income38,190$78,978
Mean Household Income38,190$96,302
Income Deficit28,206$9,308
Wage / Income Gap (%)104,35127.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)104,35172.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index104,3510.38

Earnings by Sex in Rio Rancho

Average Earnings in Rio Rancho are $42,690, $49,181 for men and $35,623 for women, a difference of 27.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Rio Rancho
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male27,937 (53.2%)$49,181
Female24,542 (46.8%)$35,623
Total52,479 (100.0%)$42,690

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rio Rancho

The most common earnings brackets in Rio Rancho are $100,000+ for men (4,721 | 16.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (2,460 | 10.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rio Rancho
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,177 (4.2%)1,496 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999615 (2.2%)998 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499843 (3.0%)1,188 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999543 (1.9%)610 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499625 (2.2%)879 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999770 (2.8%)632 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499788 (2.8%)674 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999474 (1.7%)945 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499513 (1.8%)620 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999661 (2.4%)1,125 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,259 (4.5%)1,480 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,474 (5.3%)1,475 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,453 (5.2%)1,262 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,568 (5.6%)1,556 (6.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,406 (5.0%)1,055 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,270 (4.5%)974 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,429 (8.7%)2,460 (10.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,403 (8.6%)1,665 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,945 (10.5%)1,930 (7.9%)
$100,000+4,721 (16.9%)1,518 (6.2%)
Total27,937 (100.0%)24,542 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rio Rancho

Average earnings in Rio Rancho are $54,904 for men and $41,521 for women, a difference of 24.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,081, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,649. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,283, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,575.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rio Rancho
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,379$27,575
High School Diploma$39,649$32,588
College or Associate's Degree$51,460$34,188
Bachelor's Degree$71,098$47,851
Graduate Degree$79,081$68,283
Total$54,904$41,521

Family Income in Rio Rancho

Family Income Brackets in Rio Rancho

According to the Rio Rancho family income data, there are 6,516 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 423 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rio Rancho
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004511.6%
$10,000 to $14,9994231.5%
$15,000 to $24,9997052.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991,2694.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992,6809.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996,29022.3%
$75,000 to $99,9994,56916.2%
$100,000 to $149,9996,51623.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992,93310.4%
$200,000+2,3988.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rio Rancho

6-person families (861 | 3.0%) account for the highest median family income in Rio Rancho with $129,375 per family, while 2-person families (13,830 | 49.0%) have the highest median income of $35,536 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rio Rancho
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families13,830 (49.0%)$71,073
3-Person Families5,565 (19.7%)$89,537
4-Person Families5,137 (18.2%)$109,718
5-Person Families2,022 (7.2%)$121,667
6-Person Families861 (3.0%)$129,375
7+ Person Families791 (2.8%)$126,036
Total28,206 (100.0%)$86,077

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rio Rancho

The median family income in Rio Rancho is $86,077, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,942) having the highest median family income of $134,673, while families with no earners (4,921) have the lowest median family income of $59,561, accounting for 10.4% and 17.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rio Rancho
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,921 (17.4%)$59,561
1 Earner9,477 (33.6%)$62,516
2 Earners10,866 (38.5%)$108,202
3+ Earners2,942 (10.4%)$134,673
Total28,206 (100.0%)$86,077

Household Income in Rio Rancho

Household Income Brackets in Rio Rancho

With 8,364 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Rio Rancho, accounting for 21.9% of all households. In contrast, only 840 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rio Rancho
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009172.4%
$10,000 to $14,9998402.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,7954.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992,1395.6%
$35,000 to $49,9994,04810.6%
$50,000 to $74,9998,36421.9%
$75,000 to $99,9996,18716.2%
$100,000 to $149,9998,09621.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993,2468.5%
$200,000+2,5596.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rio Rancho

The median household income in Rio Rancho is $78,978, with the highest median household income of $94,753 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 14,293 households (37.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $63,155, with 791 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rio Rancho
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years791 (2.1%)$63,155
25 to 44 Years12,404 (32.5%)$82,106
45 to 64 Years14,293 (37.4%)$94,753
65+ Years10,702 (28.0%)$63,278
Total38,190 (100.0%)$78,978

Poverty in Rio Rancho

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Rancho

With 5.4% poverty level for males and 8.7% for females among the residents of Rio Rancho, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 260 males (10.1%) and 582 females (14.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Rancho
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years260 (10.1%)173 (6.8%)
5 Years32 (6.8%)85 (13.6%)
6 to 11 Years362 (8.1%)215 (5.8%)
12 to 14 Years92 (3.7%)350 (12.1%)
15 Years51 (4.6%)39 (6.7%)
16 and 17 Years66 (4.0%)103 (6.5%)
18 to 24 Years435 (9.9%)582 (14.5%)
25 to 34 Years328 (5.0%)783 (12.0%)
35 to 44 Years395 (5.7%)728 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years137 (2.1%)260 (4.2%)
55 to 64 Years232 (3.9%)537 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years283 (5.2%)381 (6.6%)
75 Years and over120 (4.5%)339 (9.8%)
Total2,793 (5.4%)4,575 (8.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Rancho

According to the poverty statistics in Rio Rancho, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.9% of males and 95.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Rancho
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,324 (89.9%)2,356 (93.2%)
5 Years441 (93.2%)541 (86.4%)
6 to 11 Years4,108 (91.9%)3,491 (94.2%)
12 to 14 Years2,381 (96.3%)2,535 (87.9%)
15 Years1,052 (95.4%)541 (93.3%)
16 and 17 Years1,598 (96.0%)1,485 (93.5%)
18 to 24 Years3,983 (90.1%)3,425 (85.5%)
25 to 34 Years6,221 (95.0%)5,759 (88.0%)
35 to 44 Years6,566 (94.3%)6,416 (89.8%)
45 to 54 Years6,398 (97.9%)5,980 (95.8%)
55 to 64 Years5,735 (96.1%)6,638 (92.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,166 (94.8%)5,422 (93.4%)
75 Years and over2,520 (95.5%)3,132 (90.2%)
Total48,493 (94.6%)47,721 (91.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rio Rancho

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rio Rancho show that 2.3% or 479 of the total 21,187 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 27.4%, comprising of 79 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.0%, which includes 67 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rio Rancho
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children12,282 (98.1%)234 (1.9%)
1 or 2 Children6,476 (99.0%)67 (1.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,741 (94.6%)99 (5.4%)
5 or more Children209 (72.6%)79 (27.4%)
Total20,708 (97.7%)479 (2.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rio Rancho

According to the poverty data in Rio Rancho, 6.6% or 125 single-father households and 17.9% or 916 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 85 households (9.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 333 households (19.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rio Rancho
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children40 (4.7%)333 (19.1%)
1 or 2 Children85 (9.5%)571 (19.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (3.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total125 (6.6%)916 (17.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rio Rancho

The poverty data for Rio Rancho shows that 479 of the married-couple family households (2.3%) and 1,041 of the single-parent households (14.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 households (27.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 656 household (16.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rio Rancho
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children234 (1.9%)373 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children67 (1.0%)656 (16.8%)
3 or 4 Children99 (5.4%)12 (2.4%)
5 or more Children79 (27.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total479 (2.3%)1,041 (14.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Rio Rancho

Employment by Class of Employer in Rio Rancho

Among the 47,981 employed individuals in Rio Rancho, private company employees (30,431 | 63.4%), local government employees (4,163 | 8.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (3,677 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rio Rancho
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees30,43163.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,5383.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,8994.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,6777.7%
Local Government Employees4,1638.7%
State Government Employees3,0606.4%
Federal Government Employees3,0336.3%
Unpaid Family Workers1800.4%
Total47,981100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rio Rancho

According to the labor force statistics for Rio Rancho, out of the total population over 16 years of age (82,402), 62.4% or 51,419 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 2,828 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.9% or 11,975 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.3% or 395 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rio Rancho
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,583 (43.7%)395 (15.3%)
20 to 24 Years4,209 (73.0%)547 (13.0%)
25 to 29 Years4,927 (82.7%)296 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years5,992 (84.0%)407 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years11,975 (84.9%)515 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years10,643 (83.2%)341 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years3,946 (69.6%)91 (2.3%)
60 to 64 Years4,130 (55.2%)169 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,711 (24.0%)54 (2.0%)
75 Years and over296 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total51,419 (62.4%)2,828 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rio Rancho

According to labor force statistics for Rio Rancho, 78.3% of individuals (41,608) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (53,139) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 1,831 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.0% or 14,477 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.8% or 958 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rio Rancho
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,776 (62.2%)123 (4.3%)
High School Diploma8,854 (72.1%)614 (5.0%)
College / Associate Degree16,511 (80.3%)1,193 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14,477 (83.0%)419 (2.4%)
Total41,608 (78.3%)2,338 (4.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rio Rancho

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rio Rancho are Community & Social Service (5,560 | 11.5%), Management (4,747 | 9.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,693 | 7.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,566 | 7.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (3,242 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rio Rancho

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rio Rancho, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.8%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (76.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (77.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (66.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rio Rancho
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,473 (52.1%)2,274 (47.9%)
Business & Financial1,002 (42.7%)1,343 (57.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,835 (76.8%)858 (23.2%)
Computers & Mathematics1,083 (68.3%)503 (31.7%)
Architecture & Engineering1,259 (86.2%)201 (13.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science493 (76.2%)154 (23.8%)
Community & Social Service 2,221 (40.0%)3,339 (60.1%)
Education, Arts & Media531 (46.8%)603 (53.2%)
Legal Services & Support358 (56.2%)279 (43.8%)
Education Instruction & Library1,073 (33.1%)2,169 (66.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment259 (47.3%)288 (52.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating951 (26.7%)2,615 (73.3%)
Health Technologists507 (22.2%)1,773 (77.8%)
Total (Category)9,482 (47.6%)10,429 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)25,787 (53.3%)22,552 (46.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rio Rancho are Food Preparation & Serving (2,236 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (1,509 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (1,398 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (897 | 1.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (894 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Rio Rancho

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rio Rancho, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.3%), Security & Protection (83.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (77.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (76.4%), Personal Care & Service (70.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rio Rancho
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support356 (23.6%)1,153 (76.4%)
Security & Protection1,167 (83.5%)231 (16.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention533 (76.6%)163 (23.4%)
Law Enforcement634 (90.3%)68 (9.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving955 (42.7%)1,281 (57.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance690 (77.2%)204 (22.8%)
Personal Care & Service267 (29.8%)630 (70.2%)
Total (Category)3,435 (49.5%)3,499 (50.5%)
Total (Overall)25,787 (53.3%)22,552 (46.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rio Rancho are Office & Administration (6,795 | 14.1%), and Sales & Related (5,623 | 11.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rio Rancho

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rio Rancho
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,957 (52.6%)2,666 (47.4%)
Office & Administration1,713 (25.2%)5,082 (74.8%)
Total (Category)4,670 (37.6%)7,748 (62.4%)
Total (Overall)25,787 (53.3%)22,552 (46.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rio Rancho are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,329 | 4.8%), Construction & Extraction (2,238 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (143 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rio Rancho

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rio Rancho
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry109 (76.2%)34 (23.8%)
Construction & Extraction2,213 (98.9%)25 (1.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,202 (94.6%)127 (5.4%)
Total (Category)4,524 (96.1%)186 (4.0%)
Total (Overall)25,787 (53.3%)22,552 (46.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rio Rancho are Transportation (1,666 | 3.5%), Production (1,441 | 3.0%), and Material Moving (1,259 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rio Rancho

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rio Rancho
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,231 (85.4%)210 (14.6%)
Transportation1,417 (85.1%)249 (14.9%)
Material Moving1,028 (81.7%)231 (18.3%)
Total (Category)3,676 (84.2%)690 (15.8%)
Total (Overall)25,787 (53.3%)22,552 (46.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rio Rancho

Employment Industries in Rio Rancho

The major employment industries in Rio Rancho include Health Care & Social Assistance (7,307 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (5,544 | 11.5%), Educational Services (4,550 | 9.4%), Public Administration (3,722 | 7.7%), and Professional & Scientific (3,714 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Rio Rancho

Employment Industries by Sex in Rio Rancho

The Rio Rancho industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (90.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.4%), Educational Services (71.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (55.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rio Rancho
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting154 (63.4%)89 (36.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,186 (90.2%)347 (9.8%)
Manufacturing2,233 (78.9%)598 (21.1%)
Wholesale Trade1,057 (71.0%)431 (29.0%)
Retail Trade2,821 (50.9%)2,723 (49.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,285 (73.2%)470 (26.8%)
Utilities302 (78.0%)85 (22.0%)
Information544 (61.5%)341 (38.5%)
Finance & Insurance1,151 (46.0%)1,349 (54.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing895 (58.3%)641 (41.7%)
Professional & Scientific2,266 (61.0%)1,448 (39.0%)
Enterprise Management5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support934 (49.5%)952 (50.5%)
Educational Services1,317 (28.9%)3,233 (71.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,019 (27.6%)5,288 (72.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation527 (55.3%)426 (44.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,185 (44.7%)1,468 (55.3%)
Public Administration2,194 (59.0%)1,528 (41.0%)
Total25,787 (53.3%)22,552 (46.7%)

Education in Rio Rancho

School Enrollment in Rio Rancho

The most common levels of schooling among the 28,322 students in Rio Rancho are high school (6,723 | 23.7%), middle school (6,466 | 22.8%), and college / undergraduate (6,146 | 21.7%).
School Enrollment in Rio Rancho
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,1844.2%
Kindergarten1,2504.4%
Elementary School5,37019.0%
Middle School6,46622.8%
High School6,72323.7%
College / Undergraduate6,14621.7%
Graduate / Professional1,1834.2%
Total28,322100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rio Rancho

Out of a total of 28,322 students who are enrolled in schools in Rio Rancho, 3,427 (12.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 24,895 (87.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 380 (45.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,635 (95.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rio Rancho
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds450 (54.2%)380 (45.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,561 (89.2%)673 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,386 (89.6%)853 (10.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,464 (92.1%)382 (7.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,635 (95.9%)70 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,393 (93.4%)168 (6.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,278 (86.8%)194 (13.2%)
35 Years and over1,722 (70.7%)713 (29.3%)
Total24,895 (87.9%)3,427 (12.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rio Rancho

Business (5,178 | 20.3%), education (3,195 | 12.6%), science & technology (2,562 | 10.1%), social sciences (2,265 | 8.9%), and engineering (1,696 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 25,448 individuals in Rio Rancho who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rio Rancho
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics9313.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,3875.4%
Physical & Health Sciences7863.1%
Psychology1,3665.4%
Social Sciences2,2658.9%
Engineering1,6966.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies1900.7%
Science & Technology2,56210.1%
Business5,17820.3%
Education3,19512.6%
Literature & Languages1,2324.8%
Liberal Arts & History1,5506.1%
Visual & Performing Arts8323.3%
Communications8143.2%
Arts & Humanities1,4645.8%
Total25,448100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rio Rancho

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rio Rancho

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rio Rancho are males with 2 vehicles (10,778, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,098, making up 48.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rio Rancho
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle279 (1.1%)163 (0.7%)
1 Vehicle2,599 (10.2%)4,059 (18.1%)
2 Vehicles10,778 (42.2%)9,098 (40.7%)
3 Vehicles7,280 (28.5%)5,335 (23.8%)
4 Vehicles2,560 (10.0%)2,317 (10.4%)
5 or more Vehicles2,071 (8.1%)1,395 (6.2%)
Total25,567 (100.0%)22,367 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rio Rancho

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rio Rancho are 30 to 34 minutes (7,518 commuters, 17.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (5,546 commuters, 13.2%), and 45 to 59 minutes (5,076 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Rio Rancho
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,0492.5%
5 to 9 Minutes3,0907.3%
10 to 14 Minutes4,32110.2%
15 to 19 Minutes4,74611.3%
20 to 24 Minutes5,54613.2%
25 to 29 Minutes3,4808.3%
30 to 34 Minutes7,51817.8%
35 to 39 Minutes1,6844.0%
40 to 44 Minutes2,2825.4%
45 to 59 Minutes5,07612.0%
60 to 89 Minutes2,7356.5%
90 or more Minutes6321.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Rio Rancho

The most common commute times in Rio Rancho are 30 to 34 minutes (4,115 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (3,403 commuters, 17.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rio Rancho
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes369 (1.6%)680 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,547 (6.7%)1,543 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,542 (11.0%)1,779 (9.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,257 (9.8%)2,489 (13.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,121 (13.5%)2,425 (12.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,027 (8.8%)1,453 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,115 (17.8%)3,403 (17.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes837 (3.6%)847 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,301 (5.6%)981 (5.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,982 (12.9%)2,094 (11.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,625 (7.0%)1,110 (5.8%)
90 or more Minutes395 (1.7%)237 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rio Rancho

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rio Rancho are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,185, 13.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,264, 17.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rio Rancho
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,264 (5.5%)495 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,261 (5.4%)288 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,445 (6.2%)897 (4.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,649 (11.5%)1,928 (10.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,996 (13.0%)2,644 (13.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,063 (13.3%)3,264 (17.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,185 (13.8%)2,690 (14.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,189 (9.5%)1,762 (9.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM629 (2.7%)676 (3.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM734 (3.2%)1,241 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM502 (2.2%)783 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM213 (0.9%)40 (0.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,344 (5.8%)1,459 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,644 (7.1%)874 (4.6%)
Total23,118 (100.0%)19,041 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rio Rancho

Occupancy by Ownership in Rio Rancho

Of the total 38,190 dwellings in Rio Rancho, owner-occupied units account for 30,986 (81.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,204 (18.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rio Rancho
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units30,98681.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,20418.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units38,190100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rio Rancho

Occupancy by Household Size in Rio Rancho
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7,54419.8%
2-Person Household15,00439.3%
3-Person Household6,20216.2%
4+ Person Household9,44024.7%
Total Housing Units38,190100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rio Rancho

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rio Rancho
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,673 (75.2%)1,871 (24.8%)
2-Person Household12,691 (84.6%)2,313 (15.4%)
3-Person Household4,806 (77.5%)1,396 (22.5%)
4+ Person Household7,816 (82.8%)1,624 (17.2%)
Total Housing Units30,986 (81.1%)7,204 (18.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rio Rancho

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rio Rancho
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,166 (68.0%)548 (32.0%)
High School Diploma5,831 (78.0%)1,642 (22.0%)
College/Associate Degree11,631 (82.1%)2,537 (17.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12,358 (83.3%)2,477 (16.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rio Rancho

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rio Rancho
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,08915.9%
35 to 44 Years7,10618.6%
45 to 54 Years7,08918.6%
55 to 64 Years7,20418.9%
65 to 74 Years6,75217.7%
75 to 84 Years3,0758.1%
85 Years and Over8752.3%
Total38,190100.0%

Housing Finances in Rio Rancho

Median Income by Occupancy in Rio Rancho

Median Income by Occupancy in Rio Rancho
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied30,986 (81.1%)$85,461
Renter-Occupied7,204 (18.9%)$58,140
Average38,190 (100.0%)$78,978

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rio Rancho

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rio Rancho
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000349 (1.1%)196 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999239 (0.8%)145 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999615 (2.0%)229 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999723 (2.3%)213 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999457 (1.5%)390 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,508 (4.9%)649 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,751 (8.9%)1,280 (17.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,437 (20.8%)1,940 (26.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,297 (17.1%)885 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,116 (23.0%)974 (13.5%)
$150,000 or more5,494 (17.7%)303 (4.2%)
Total30,986 (100.0%)7,204 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rio Rancho

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rio Rancho
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,163 (3.7%)58 (0.8%)
$300 to $4994,081 (13.2%)16 (0.2%)
$500 to $7993,690 (11.9%)239 (3.3%)
$800 to $9992,072 (6.7%)733 (10.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4998,888 (28.7%)3,240 (45.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9996,630 (21.4%)1,920 (26.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,599 (8.4%)436 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,175 (3.8%)29 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more688 (2.2%)117 (1.6%)
Total30,986 (100.0%)7,204 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rio Rancho

Housing Structures in Rio Rancho

Housing Structures in Rio Rancho
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached33,72488.3%
Single Unit, Attached8772.3%
2 Unit Apartments300.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,1493.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5561.5%
10 or more Apartments1,0392.7%
Mobile Home / Other8152.1%
Total38,190100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rio Rancho

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rio Rancho
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached29,412 (87.2%)4,312 (12.8%)
Single Unit, Attached653 (74.5%)224 (25.5%)
2 Unit Apartments30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments72 (6.3%)1,077 (93.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments122 (21.9%)434 (78.1%)
10 or more Apartments108 (10.4%)931 (89.6%)
Mobile Home / Other589 (72.3%)226 (27.7%)
Total30,986 (81.1%)7,204 (18.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rio Rancho

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rio Rancho
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room38 (0.1%)195 (2.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms386 (1.3%)885 (12.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms9,237 (29.8%)2,857 (39.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms12,795 (41.3%)2,229 (30.9%)
8 or more Rooms8,530 (27.5%)1,038 (14.4%)
Total30,986 (100.0%)7,204 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rio Rancho

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rio Rancho
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas25,829 (83.4%)5,676 (78.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas740 (2.4%)196 (2.7%)
Electricity3,775 (12.2%)1,314 (18.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene28 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels593 (1.9%)18 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used21 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total30,986 (100.0%)7,204 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rio Rancho

Household Vehicle Usage in Rio Rancho
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle425 (1.4%)575 (8.0%)
1 Vehicle7,535 (24.3%)2,668 (37.0%)
2 Vehicles12,893 (41.6%)2,833 (39.3%)
3 or more Vehicles10,133 (32.7%)1,128 (15.7%)
Total30,986 (100.0%)7,204 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rio Rancho

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rio Rancho

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,83222,154
Median Property Value$236,300$250,300
Median Household Income$70,134$4,142
Monthly Housing Costs$475$664
Real Estate Taxes$1,881$907

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rio Rancho

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rio Rancho
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000172 (1.9%)432 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999282 (3.2%)127 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,737 (65.0%)14,138 (63.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,010 (22.8%)6,234 (28.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999460 (5.2%)914 (4.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99999 (1.1%)188 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more72 (0.8%)121 (0.5%)
Total8,832 (100.0%)22,154 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rio Rancho

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rio Rancho
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000368 (4.2%)106 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999873 (9.9%)220 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999662 (7.5%)922 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999878 (9.9%)846 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,871 (21.2%)1,873 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,390 (15.7%)4,566 (20.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,438 (16.3%)3,907 (17.6%)
$150,000 or more1,352 (15.3%)5,678 (25.6%)
Total8,832 (100.0%)22,154 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rio Rancho

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rio Rancho
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,138 (24.2%)90,632 (409.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,730 (19.6%)5,665 (25.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,380 (15.6%)5,774 (26.1%)
4.0x or more3,474 (39.3%)4,194 (18.9%)
Total8,832 (100.0%)22,154 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rio Rancho

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rio Rancho
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800650 (7.4%)71 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4992,620 (29.7%)995 (4.5%)
$800 to $1,4995,115 (57.9%)4,801 (21.7%)
Total8,832 (100.0%)22,154 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rio Rancho

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Rancho

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Rancho
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,421 (98.7%)82 (1.3%)
6 to 18 Years18,871 (95.7%)846 (4.3%)
19 to 25 Years7,607 (92.0%)661 (8.0%)
26 to 34 Years10,696 (89.2%)1,298 (10.8%)
35 to 44 Years13,313 (94.5%)777 (5.5%)
45 to 54 Years12,224 (95.8%)540 (4.2%)
55 to 64 Years12,452 (94.8%)690 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years11,232 (99.8%)20 (0.2%)
75 Years and older6,111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total98,927 (95.3%)4,914 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rio Rancho

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rio Rancho
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,421 (98.7%)82 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen18,871 (95.7%)846 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,607 (92.0%)661 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rio Rancho

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rio Rancho
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,726 (94.0%)364 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99912,760 (92.7%)999 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,801 (94.5%)1,036 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,124 (93.6%)1,098 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over46,240 (97.1%)1,400 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Rancho

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Rancho
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,510 (54.0%)3,478 (53.5%)
6 to 18 Years6,822 (34.6%)13,408 (68.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,750 (33.3%)5,035 (60.9%)
25 to 34 Years3,705 (30.9%)7,708 (64.3%)
35 to 44 Years2,920 (20.7%)11,106 (78.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,274 (17.8%)10,713 (83.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,961 (22.5%)10,588 (80.6%)
65 to 74 Years10,659 (94.7%)6,894 (61.3%)
75 Years and over6,089 (99.6%)3,761 (61.5%)
Total41,690 (40.2%)72,691 (70.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rio Rancho

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rio Rancho
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)11 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years761 (7.4%)211 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years599 (5.5%)788 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,797 (14.4%)2,849 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,415 (26.0%)1,466 (25.3%)
75 Years and over1,312 (49.7%)1,648 (47.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rio Rancho

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rio Rancho: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years99 (1.0%)25 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years41 (0.4%)54 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years659 (3.4%)593 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years753 (13.8%)481 (8.3%)
75 Years and over716 (27.1%)609 (17.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rio Rancho: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years64 (0.6%)12 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years10 (0.1%)44 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years240 (1.2%)311 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years194 (3.6%)177 (3.0%)
75 Years and over170 (6.4%)231 (6.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rio Rancho: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years652 (6.3%)124 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years392 (3.6%)545 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,111 (5.7%)1,151 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years421 (7.7%)467 (8.1%)
75 Years and over298 (11.3%)376 (10.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rio Rancho: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years70 (0.7%)55 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years51 (0.5%)165 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,522 (7.8%)1,297 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years648 (11.9%)901 (15.5%)
75 Years and over608 (23.0%)1,106 (31.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rio Rancho: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years197 (1.9%)74 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years49 (0.4%)39 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years347 (1.8%)631 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years197 (3.6%)175 (3.0%)
75 Years and over215 (8.1%)389 (11.2%)

Technology Access in Rio Rancho

Computing Device Access in Rio Rancho

Computing Device Access in Rio Rancho
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop33,09886.7%
Smartphone34,57890.5%
Tablet25,38466.5%
No Computing Device1,2643.3%
Total38,190100.0%

Internet Access in Rio Rancho

Internet Access in Rio Rancho
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1210.3%
Broadband Home29,01376.0%
Cellular Data Only4,18511.0%
Satellite Internet5,22013.7%
No Internet2,4866.5%
Total38,190100.0%

Rio Rancho Summary

Rio Rancho is a city located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. It is the largest city and economic hub of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 87,521, making it the third-largest city in New Mexico. It is the fastest-growing city in the state, with a population growth rate of over 20% since 2000.

History

Rio Rancho was founded in 1961 by real estate developer Samuel Stamm. He purchased a large tract of land in the area and began to develop it as a planned community. The city was incorporated in 1981 and has since grown rapidly.

Geography

Rio Rancho is located in the Rio Grande Valley, in the northern part of Sandoval County. It is bordered by the city of Albuquerque to the east and the city of Bernalillo to the south. The city covers an area of approximately 94 square miles and is situated at an elevation of 5,400 feet.
The city is located in the Rio Grande Valley, which is a major agricultural region. The Rio Grande River runs through the city, providing irrigation for the area's farms and ranches. The city is also home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Rio Rancho Sports Complex, the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center, and the Rio Rancho Nature Center.

Economy

Rio Rancho is the economic hub of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. The city is home to several major employers, including Intel, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and the University of New Mexico. The city also has a thriving retail sector, with several shopping centers and malls.
The city's economy is also supported by its tourism industry. The city is home to several attractions, including the Rio Grande Zoo, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and the Sandia Peak Tramway.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 87,521. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 2.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.7% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the city was $25,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Rio Rancho is a rapidly growing city located in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is the largest city and economic hub of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. The city was founded in 1961 and has since grown rapidly, with a population growth rate of over 20% since 2000. The city is home to several major employers, including Intel, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and the University of New Mexico. The city also has a thriving tourism industry, with several attractions, including the Rio Grande Zoo, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and the Sandia Peak Tramway. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 87,521, with a median household income of $50,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rio Rancho?
Total Population of Rio Rancho is 104,351.
What is the Total Male Population of Rio Rancho?
Total Male Population of Rio Rancho is 51,573.
What is the Total Female Population of Rio Rancho?
Total Female Population of Rio Rancho is 52,778.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rio Rancho?
There are 97.72 Males per 100 Females in Rio Rancho.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rio Rancho?
There are 102.34 Females per 100 Males in Rio Rancho.
What is the Median Population Age in Rio Rancho?
Median Population Age in Rio Rancho is 39.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rio Rancho
Average Family Size in Rio Rancho is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rio Rancho
Average Household Size in Rio Rancho is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rio Rancho?
Per Capita income in Rio Rancho is $36,247.
What is the Median Family Income in Rio Rancho?
Median Family Income in Rio Rancho is $86,077.
What is the Median Household income in Rio Rancho?
Median Household Income in Rio Rancho is $78,978.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rio Rancho?
Income or Wage Gap in Rio Rancho is 27.6%.
Women in Rio Rancho earn 72.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Rio Rancho?
Family Income Deficit in Rio Rancho is $9,308.
Families that are below poverty line in Rio Rancho earn $9,308 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rio Rancho?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rio Rancho is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rio Rancho?
There are 51,419 People in the Labor Forcein in Rio Rancho.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rio Rancho?
62.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Rio Rancho.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rio Rancho?
Unemployment Rate in Rio Rancho is 5.5%.