Ruidoso Downs, NM

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2,635
TOTAL POPULATION
1,035
MALE POPULATION
1,600
FEMALE POPULATION
64.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
154.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$14,061
PER CAPITA INCOME
$33,442
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$28,939
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$15,045
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,048
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Ruidoso Downs

The most populous races in Ruidoso Downs are White / Caucasian (1,480 | 56.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1,315 | 49.9%), and Two or more Races (604 | 22.9%).
Race in Ruidoso Downs
Race# Population% Population
Asian190.7%
Black / African American722.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,31549.9%
Native / Alaskan1445.5%
White / Caucasian1,48056.2%
Two or more Races60422.9%
Some other Race31612.0%
Total2,635100.0%

Ancestry in Ruidoso Downs

The most populous ancestries reported in Ruidoso Downs are Mexican (1,305 | 49.5%), Irish (234 | 8.9%), American (170 | 6.5%), Navajo (144 | 5.5%), and German (84 | 3.2%), together accounting for 73.5% of all Ruidoso Downs residents.
Ancestry in Ruidoso Downs
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1706.5%
Blackfeet90.3%
British140.5%
Burmese190.7%
Creek50.2%
English682.6%
German843.2%
Irish2348.9%
Mexican1,30549.5%
Navajo1445.5%
Puerto Rican100.4%
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Immigrants in Ruidoso Downs

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ruidoso Downs came from Central America (298 | 11.3%), Latin America (298 | 11.3%), and Mexico (298 | 11.3%), together accounting for 33.9% of all Ruidoso Downs residents.
Immigrants in Ruidoso Downs
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America29811.3%
Latin America29811.3%
Mexico29811.3%
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Sex and Age in Ruidoso Downs

Sex and Age in Ruidoso Downs

The most populous age groups in Ruidoso Downs are Under 5 Years (123 | 11.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (229 | 14.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ruidoso Downs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years123 (11.9%)25 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)184 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Years19 (1.8%)95 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)123 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)229 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Years91 (8.8%)173 (10.8%)
30 to 34 Years92 (8.9%)108 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years62 (6.0%)30 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Years90 (8.7%)17 (1.1%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)22 (1.4%)
50 to 54 Years74 (7.1%)126 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years121 (11.7%)16 (1.0%)
60 to 64 Years51 (4.9%)40 (2.5%)
65 to 69 Years113 (10.9%)176 (11.0%)
70 to 74 Years105 (10.1%)64 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years72 (7.0%)72 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.5%)23 (1.4%)
85 Years and over17 (1.6%)77 (4.8%)
Total1,035 (100.0%)1,600 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ruidoso Downs

Median Family Size in Ruidoso Downs

The median family size in Ruidoso Downs is 3.06 persons per family, with single male/father families (3 | 0.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 7.67 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (272 | 43.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ruidoso Downs
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple272 (43.7%)2.67
Single Male/Father3 (0.5%)7.67
Single Female/Mother347 (55.8%)3.33
Total Families622 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Ruidoso Downs

The median household size in Ruidoso Downs is 2.69 persons per household, with single male/father households (3 | 0.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 7.67 persons per household. non-family households (356 | 36.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.83 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ruidoso Downs
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple272 (27.8%)2.89
Single Male/Father3 (0.3%)7.67
Single Female/Mother347 (35.5%)3.38
Non-family356 (36.4%)1.83
Total Households978 (100.0%)2.69

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ruidoso Downs

Out of a total of 978 households in Ruidoso Downs, 622 (63.6%) are family households, while 356 (36.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 357, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 188.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ruidoso Downs
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-188 (19.2%)
2-Person Households131 (13.4%)152 (15.5%)
3-Person Households357 (36.5%)16 (1.6%)
4-Person Households118 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households16 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total622 (63.6%)356 (36.4%)

Female Fertility in Ruidoso Downs

Fertility by Age in Ruidoso Downs

Average fertility rate in Ruidoso Downs is 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 116.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ruidoso Downs
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years59 (100.0%)116.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total59 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ruidoso Downs

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ruidoso Downs
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ruidoso Downs

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ruidoso Downs
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma59 (100.0%)159.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total59 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ruidoso Downs

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ruidoso Downs
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Ruidoso Downs

Income Overview in Ruidoso Downs

Per Capita Income in Ruidoso Downs is $14,061, while median incomes of families and households are $33,442 and $28,939 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,635$14,061
Median Family Income622$33,442
Mean Family Income622$33,251
Median Household Income978$28,939
Mean Household Income978$34,154
Income Deficit622$15,045
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,63540.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,63559.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,6350.45

Earnings by Sex in Ruidoso Downs

Average Earnings in Ruidoso Downs are $22,727, $29,701 for men and $17,710 for women, a difference of 40.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Ruidoso Downs
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male344 (32.8%)$29,701
Female704 (67.2%)$17,710
Total1,048 (100.0%)$22,727

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ruidoso Downs

The most common earnings brackets in Ruidoso Downs are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (132 | 38.4%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (168 | 23.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ruidoso Downs
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less20 (5.8%)16 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (4.6%)104 (14.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)99 (14.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)79 (11.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)45 (6.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99915 (4.4%)107 (15.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)21 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)22 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999132 (38.4%)168 (23.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99915 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999112 (32.6%)30 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99934 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)13 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total344 (100.0%)704 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ruidoso Downs

Average earnings in Ruidoso Downs are $29,701 for men and $18,703 for women, a difference of 37.0%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $28,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $28,750. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $24,545, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,545.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ruidoso Downs
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$28,750$24,545
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$29,701$18,703

Family Income in Ruidoso Downs

Family Income Brackets in Ruidoso Downs

According to the Ruidoso Downs family income data, there are 216 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Ruidoso Downs
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0008914.3%
$10,000 to $14,99910316.6%
$15,000 to $24,999508.0%
$25,000 to $34,99911718.8%
$35,000 to $49,999477.6%
$50,000 to $74,99921634.7%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ruidoso Downs

3-person families (307 | 49.4%) account for the highest median family income in Ruidoso Downs with $33,815 per family, while 3-person families (307 | 49.4%) have the highest median income of $11,272 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ruidoso Downs
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families181 (29.1%)$0
3-Person Families307 (49.4%)$33,815
4-Person Families134 (21.5%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total622 (100.0%)$33,442

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ruidoso Downs

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ruidoso Downs
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners139 (22.4%)$33,133
1 Earner351 (56.4%)$0
2 Earners132 (21.2%)$50,063
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total622 (100.0%)$33,442

Household Income in Ruidoso Downs

Household Income Brackets in Ruidoso Downs

With 216 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Ruidoso Downs, accounting for 22.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Ruidoso Downs
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00017918.3%
$10,000 to $14,99917017.4%
$15,000 to $24,999646.5%
$25,000 to $34,99920921.4%
$35,000 to $49,999575.8%
$50,000 to $74,99921622.1%
$75,000 to $99,999474.8%
$100,000 to $149,999363.7%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ruidoso Downs

The median household income in Ruidoso Downs is $28,939, with the highest median household income of $60,461 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 131 households (13.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 59 households (6.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ruidoso Downs
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years59 (6.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years341 (34.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years131 (13.4%)$60,461
65+ Years447 (45.7%)$34,919
Total978 (100.0%)$28,939

Poverty in Ruidoso Downs

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ruidoso Downs

With 28.1% poverty level for males and 41.5% for females among the residents of Ruidoso Downs, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 123 males (100.0%) and 25 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ruidoso Downs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years123 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)171 (68.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)203 (71.5%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)103 (36.6%)
35 to 44 Years134 (88.2%)30 (63.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years16 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (6.0%)51 (21.2%)
75 Years and over5 (5.3%)23 (13.4%)
Total291 (28.1%)664 (41.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ruidoso Downs

According to the poverty statistics in Ruidoso Downs, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ruidoso Downs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years19 (100.0%)80 (31.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)81 (28.5%)
25 to 34 Years183 (100.0%)178 (63.3%)
35 to 44 Years18 (11.8%)17 (36.2%)
45 to 54 Years74 (100.0%)148 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years156 (90.7%)56 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years205 (94.0%)189 (78.7%)
75 Years and over89 (94.7%)149 (86.6%)
Total744 (71.9%)936 (58.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ruidoso Downs

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ruidoso Downs
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total272 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ruidoso Downs

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ruidoso Downs
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)113 (74.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)192 (55.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ruidoso Downs

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ruidoso Downs
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)113 (74.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)192 (54.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Ruidoso Downs

Employment by Class of Employer in Ruidoso Downs

Among the 978 employed individuals in Ruidoso Downs, private company employees (535 | 54.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (371 | 37.9%), and state government employees (40 | 4.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ruidoso Downs
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees53554.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)37137.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations171.7%
Local Government Employees151.5%
State Government Employees404.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total978100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ruidoso Downs

According to the labor force statistics for Ruidoso Downs, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,151), 48.7% or 1,048 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 21 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 200 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.7% or 21 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ruidoso Downs
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years85 (37.1%)21 (24.7%)
25 to 29 Years197 (74.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years47 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years47 (34.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years57 (62.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years193 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,048 (48.7%)21 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ruidoso Downs

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ruidoso Downs
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School159 (71.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma385 (69.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree226 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total770 (69.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ruidoso Downs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ruidoso Downs are Health Diagnosing & Treating (107 | 10.4%), Health Technologists (107 | 10.4%), Management (92 | 9.0%), Community & Social Service (40 | 3.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (27 | 2.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ruidoso Downs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ruidoso Downs
OccupationMaleFemale
Management92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
Total (Category)92 (38.5%)147 (61.5%)
Total (Overall)344 (33.5%)683 (66.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ruidoso Downs are Cleaning & Maintenance (165 | 16.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (132 | 12.9%), and Personal Care & Service (95 | 9.2%).
Services Occupations in Ruidoso Downs

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Ruidoso Downs
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)132 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)165 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)392 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)344 (33.5%)683 (66.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ruidoso Downs are Sales & Related (122 | 11.9%), and Office & Administration (38 | 3.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ruidoso Downs

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ruidoso Downs
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related16 (13.1%)106 (86.9%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Total (Category)16 (10.0%)144 (90.0%)
Total (Overall)344 (33.5%)683 (66.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ruidoso Downs are , and Construction & Extraction (216 | 21.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ruidoso Downs

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ruidoso Downs
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction216 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)216 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)344 (33.5%)683 (66.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ruidoso Downs are , and Material Moving (20 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ruidoso Downs

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ruidoso Downs
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)344 (33.5%)683 (66.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ruidoso Downs

Employment Industries in Ruidoso Downs

The major employment industries in Ruidoso Downs include Construction (308 | 30.0%), Administrative & Support (200 | 19.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (164 | 16.0%), Retail Trade (142 | 13.8%), and Educational Services (40 | 3.9%).
Employment Industries in Ruidoso Downs

Employment Industries by Sex in Ruidoso Downs

The Ruidoso Downs industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), and Retail Trade (25.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ruidoso Downs
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction308 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade36 (25.4%)106 (74.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)200 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)164 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total344 (33.5%)683 (66.5%)

Education in Ruidoso Downs

School Enrollment in Ruidoso Downs

The most common levels of schooling among the 504 students in Ruidoso Downs are elementary school (182 | 36.1%), college / undergraduate (113 | 22.4%), and middle school (88 | 17.5%).
School Enrollment in Ruidoso Downs
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool255.0%
Kindergarten285.6%
Elementary School18236.1%
Middle School8817.5%
High School6813.5%
College / Undergraduate11322.4%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total504100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ruidoso Downs

Out of a total of 504 students who are enrolled in schools in Ruidoso Downs, 231 (45.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 273 (54.2%) 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 25 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 68 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ruidoso Downs
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old68 (37.0%)116 (63.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds79 (69.3%)35 (30.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total273 (54.2%)231 (45.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ruidoso Downs

Bio, nature & agricultural (107 | 54.6%), psychology (44 | 22.5%), business (14 | 7.1%), science & technology (13 | 6.6%), and literature & languages (9 | 4.6%) are the most common fields of study among 196 individuals in Ruidoso Downs who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ruidoso Downs
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10754.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology4422.5%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology136.6%
Business147.1%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages94.6%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts94.6%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total196100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ruidoso Downs

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ruidoso Downs

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ruidoso Downs are males with 1 vehicle (126, accounting for 40.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (218, making up 18.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ruidoso Downs
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle20 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle126 (40.9%)218 (32.5%)
2 Vehicles106 (34.4%)311 (46.4%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)13 (1.9%)
4 Vehicles40 (13.0%)90 (13.4%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (5.2%)38 (5.7%)
Total308 (100.0%)670 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ruidoso Downs

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ruidoso Downs are 10 to 14 minutes (439 commuters, 47.7%), less than 5 minutes (95 commuters, 10.3%), and 60 to 89 minutes (92 commuters, 10.0%).
Commute Time in Ruidoso Downs
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9510.3%
5 to 9 Minutes748.0%
10 to 14 Minutes43947.7%
15 to 19 Minutes899.7%
20 to 24 Minutes768.3%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes404.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes9210.0%
90 or more Minutes151.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Ruidoso Downs

The most common commute times in Ruidoso Downs are 60 to 89 minutes (92 commuters, 33.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (399 commuters, 61.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ruidoso Downs
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes16 (5.8%)79 (12.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes35 (12.8%)39 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes40 (14.6%)399 (61.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)89 (13.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes76 (27.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)40 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes92 (33.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes15 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ruidoso Downs

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ruidoso Downs are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (116, 42.3%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (257, 39.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ruidoso Downs
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (0.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)40 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM15 (5.5%)111 (17.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM116 (42.3%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM16 (5.8%)17 (2.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)195 (30.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM92 (33.6%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)257 (39.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM20 (7.3%)21 (3.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total274 (100.0%)646 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ruidoso Downs

Occupancy by Ownership in Ruidoso Downs

Of the total 978 dwellings in Ruidoso Downs, owner-occupied units account for 620 (63.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 358 (36.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ruidoso Downs
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units62063.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units35836.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units978100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ruidoso Downs

Occupancy by Household Size in Ruidoso Downs
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18819.2%
2-Person Household28328.9%
3-Person Household37338.1%
4+ Person Household13413.7%
Total Housing Units978100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ruidoso Downs

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ruidoso Downs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household116 (61.7%)72 (38.3%)
2-Person Household189 (66.8%)94 (33.2%)
3-Person Household260 (69.7%)113 (30.3%)
4+ Person Household55 (41.0%)79 (59.0%)
Total Housing Units620 (63.4%)358 (36.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ruidoso Downs

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ruidoso Downs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3 (2.5%)117 (97.5%)
High School Diploma366 (71.9%)143 (28.1%)
College/Associate Degree117 (68.4%)54 (31.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher134 (75.3%)44 (24.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ruidoso Downs

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ruidoso Downs
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years28128.7%
35 to 44 Years11912.2%
45 to 54 Years969.8%
55 to 64 Years353.6%
65 to 74 Years26527.1%
75 to 84 Years889.0%
85 Years and Over949.6%
Total978100.0%

Housing Finances in Ruidoso Downs

Median Income by Occupancy in Ruidoso Downs

Median Income by Occupancy in Ruidoso Downs
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied620 (63.4%)$34,740
Renter-Occupied358 (36.6%)$11,455
Average978 (100.0%)$28,939

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ruidoso Downs

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ruidoso Downs
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00085 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)94 (26.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)170 (47.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99964 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999169 (27.3%)40 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99957 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999216 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (2.1%)34 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99916 (2.6%)20 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total620 (100.0%)358 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ruidoso Downs

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ruidoso Downs
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300239 (38.6%)67 (18.7%)
$300 to $499110 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799119 (19.2%)149 (41.6%)
$800 to $99948 (7.7%)83 (23.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499104 (16.8%)34 (9.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total620 (100.0%)358 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ruidoso Downs

Housing Structures in Ruidoso Downs

Housing Structures in Ruidoso Downs
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached19419.8%
Single Unit, Attached50.5%
2 Unit Apartments444.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments444.5%
10 or more Apartments575.8%
Mobile Home / Other63464.8%
Total978100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ruidoso Downs

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ruidoso Downs
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached124 (63.9%)70 (36.1%)
Single Unit, Attached5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other491 (77.4%)143 (22.6%)
Total620 (63.4%)358 (36.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ruidoso Downs

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ruidoso Downs
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms17 (2.7%)57 (15.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms250 (40.3%)242 (67.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms321 (51.8%)59 (16.5%)
8 or more Rooms32 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total620 (100.0%)358 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ruidoso Downs

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ruidoso Downs
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas519 (83.7%)197 (55.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas14 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity40 (6.5%)156 (43.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels47 (7.6%)5 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total620 (100.0%)358 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ruidoso Downs

Household Vehicle Usage in Ruidoso Downs
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)20 (5.6%)
1 Vehicle222 (35.8%)160 (44.7%)
2 Vehicles132 (21.3%)138 (38.6%)
3 or more Vehicles266 (42.9%)40 (11.2%)
Total620 (100.0%)358 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ruidoso Downs

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ruidoso Downs

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units407213
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$50,594$0
Monthly Housing Costs$238$0
Real Estate Taxes$319$72

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ruidoso Downs

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ruidoso Downs
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000259 (63.6%)22 (10.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999120 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99921 (5.2%)191 (89.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more7 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ruidoso Downs

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ruidoso Downs
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99964 (15.7%)72 (33.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99992 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99925 (6.1%)77 (36.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999197 (48.4%)32 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)19 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99916 (3.9%)13 (6.1%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ruidoso Downs

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ruidoso Downs
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x318 (78.1%)33,620 (15,784.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x64 (15.7%)35 (16.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)19 (8.9%)
4.0x or more25 (6.1%)10 (4.7%)
Total407 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ruidoso Downs

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ruidoso Downs
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800346 (85.0%)72 (33.8%)
$800 to $1,49921 (5.2%)35 (16.4%)
$800 to $1,49923 (5.7%)106 (49.8%)
Total407 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ruidoso Downs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ruidoso Downs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ruidoso Downs
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years338 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years284 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years197 (42.5%)267 (57.5%)
35 to 44 Years137 (68.8%)62 (31.2%)
45 to 54 Years188 (84.7%)34 (15.3%)
55 to 64 Years138 (60.5%)90 (39.5%)
65 to 74 Years458 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older266 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,182 (82.8%)453 (17.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ruidoso Downs

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ruidoso Downs
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen338 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen284 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ruidoso Downs

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ruidoso Downs
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000993 (94.1%)62 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999520 (72.5%)197 (27.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999475 (74.8%)160 (25.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999106 (75.7%)34 (24.3%)
$100,000 and over88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ruidoso Downs

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ruidoso Downs
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years338 (100.0%)15 (4.4%)
19 to 25 Years229 (80.6%)114 (40.1%)
25 to 34 Years197 (42.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years65 (32.7%)89 (44.7%)
45 to 54 Years188 (84.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years83 (36.4%)70 (30.7%)
65 to 74 Years458 (100.0%)244 (53.3%)
75 Years and over266 (100.0%)101 (38.0%)
Total2,000 (75.9%)633 (24.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ruidoso Downs

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ruidoso Downs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (8.6%)
18 to 34 Years76 (41.5%)67 (11.9%)
35 to 64 Years33 (8.3%)39 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years56 (25.7%)60 (25.0%)
75 Years and over72 (76.6%)120 (69.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ruidoso Downs

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ruidoso Downs: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years76 (41.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (3.8%)22 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (3.2%)40 (16.7%)
75 Years and over3 (3.2%)77 (44.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ruidoso Downs: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)39 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ruidoso Downs: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (8.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (4.5%)22 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years22 (10.1%)7 (2.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)20 (11.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ruidoso Downs: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)67 (11.9%)
35 to 64 Years18 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (6.0%)20 (8.3%)
75 Years and over69 (73.4%)100 (58.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ruidoso Downs: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (16.5%)13 (5.4%)
75 Years and over14 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Ruidoso Downs

Computing Device Access in Ruidoso Downs

Computing Device Access in Ruidoso Downs
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop37938.8%
Smartphone86688.5%
Tablet38339.2%
No Computing Device929.4%
Total978100.0%

Internet Access in Ruidoso Downs

Internet Access in Ruidoso Downs
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home18619.0%
Cellular Data Only38139.0%
Satellite Internet16717.1%
No Internet29430.1%
Total978100.0%

Ruidoso Downs Summary

Ruidoso Downs is a small city located in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is situated in the Sacramento Mountains, approximately 30 miles from the city of Alamogordo. The city is known for its horse racing, and is home to the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, which hosts the All American Futurity, the world’s richest quarter horse race. The city has a population of 1,811 as of the 2010 census.

Geography

Ruidoso Downs is located in the Sacramento Mountains, at an elevation of 6,890 feet. The city is situated in the Chihuahuan Desert, and is surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest. The city is located approximately 30 miles from the city of Alamogordo, and is approximately a two-hour drive from El Paso, Texas.
The climate in Ruidoso Downs is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer is 85°F, and the average low temperature in the winter is 25°F. The city receives an average of 16 inches of precipitation per year.

Economy

The economy of Ruidoso Downs is largely based on tourism. The city is home to the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, which hosts the All American Futurity, the world’s richest quarter horse race. The race track also hosts other horse racing events throughout the year. The city is also home to the Ruidoso Downs Casino, which offers gaming, dining, and entertainment.
In addition to tourism, the city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer and a plastics manufacturer.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Ruidoso Downs was 1,811. The racial makeup of the city was 81.3% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 14.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.2% of the population.
The median household income in Ruidoso Downs was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,000. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 16.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Ruidoso Downs was founded in the late 19th century by ranchers and farmers. The city was named after the nearby Ruidoso River, which was named by the Spanish for its “noisy” rapids. The city was incorporated in 1948.
In the 1950s, the city began to develop as a tourist destination. The Ruidoso Downs Race Track was built in 1955, and the All American Futurity, the world’s richest quarter horse race, was first held in 1959. The Ruidoso Downs Casino was opened in 1996.
Today, Ruidoso Downs is a popular tourist destination, known for its horse racing and casino. The city is also home to several small businesses, and is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ruidoso Downs?
Total Population of Ruidoso Downs is 2,635.
What is the Total Male Population of Ruidoso Downs?
Total Male Population of Ruidoso Downs is 1,035.
What is the Total Female Population of Ruidoso Downs?
Total Female Population of Ruidoso Downs is 1,600.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ruidoso Downs?
There are 64.69 Males per 100 Females in Ruidoso Downs.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ruidoso Downs?
There are 154.59 Females per 100 Males in Ruidoso Downs.
What is the Median Population Age in Ruidoso Downs?
Median Population Age in Ruidoso Downs is 35.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ruidoso Downs
Average Family Size in Ruidoso Downs is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ruidoso Downs
Average Household Size in Ruidoso Downs is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ruidoso Downs?
Per Capita income in Ruidoso Downs is $14,061.
What is the Median Family Income in Ruidoso Downs?
Median Family Income in Ruidoso Downs is $33,442.
What is the Median Household income in Ruidoso Downs?
Median Household Income in Ruidoso Downs is $28,939.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ruidoso Downs?
Income or Wage Gap in Ruidoso Downs is 40.4%.
Women in Ruidoso Downs earn 59.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ruidoso Downs?
Family Income Deficit in Ruidoso Downs is $15,045.
Families that are below poverty line in Ruidoso Downs earn $15,045 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ruidoso Downs?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ruidoso Downs is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ruidoso Downs?
There are 1,048 People in the Labor Forcein in Ruidoso Downs.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ruidoso Downs?
48.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Ruidoso Downs.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ruidoso Downs?
Unemployment Rate in Ruidoso Downs is 2.0%.