Rio Arriba County, NM

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Rio Arriba County Overview

40,285
TOTAL POPULATION
19,854
MALE POPULATION
20,431
FEMALE POPULATION
97.18
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.91
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,878
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,388
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,031
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,894
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
16,567
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rio Arriba County Area Codes

Race in Rio Arriba County

The most populous races in Rio Arriba County are Hispanic or Latino (28,711 | 71.3%), White / Caucasian (14,240 | 35.3%), and Some other Race (12,301 | 30.5%).
Race in Rio Arriba County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2200.5%
Black / African American2550.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific90.0%
Hispanic or Latino28,71171.3%
Native / Alaskan6,02915.0%
White / Caucasian14,24035.3%
Two or more Races7,23117.9%
Some other Race12,30130.5%
Total40,285100.0%

Ancestry in Rio Arriba County

The most populous ancestries reported in Rio Arriba County are Mexican (8,086 | 20.1%), Spanish (5,949 | 14.8%), Spaniard (5,488 | 13.6%), Pueblo (2,962 | 7.3%), and Apache (2,131 | 5.3%), together accounting for 61.1% of all Rio Arriba County residents.
Ancestry in Rio Arriba County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African710.2%
American1,8484.6%
Apache2,1315.3%
Arab50.0%
Austrian290.1%
Barbadian90.0%
Belgian160.0%
Blackfeet120.0%
British600.2%
Canadian370.1%
Central American3971.0%
Central American Indian880.2%
Cherokee460.1%
Chickasaw30.0%
Chippewa130.0%
Choctaw250.1%
Colombian210.1%
Comanche500.1%
Costa Rican1000.3%
Creek210.1%
Croatian370.1%
Cuban320.1%
Czech70.0%
Czechoslovakian440.1%
Dominican400.1%
Dutch1600.4%
Ecuadorian1620.4%
English5201.3%
European700.2%
Finnish120.0%
French2390.6%
French Canadian100.0%
German1,1542.9%
Greek510.1%
Guatemalan1170.3%
Hopi340.1%
Hungarian170.0%
Indian (Asian)420.1%
Irish8822.2%
Italian3080.8%
Jamaican50.0%
Korean1170.3%
Lebanese50.0%
Liberian260.1%
Lithuanian150.0%
Mexican8,08620.1%
Mexican American Indian160.0%
Native Hawaiian120.0%
Navajo1,0712.7%
Northern European320.1%
Norwegian190.1%
Paiute30.0%
Panamanian970.2%
Pima820.2%
Polish1450.4%
Portuguese30.0%
Potawatomi50.0%
Pueblo2,9627.3%
Puerto Rican500.1%
Russian1470.4%
Salvadoran830.2%
Scotch-Irish520.1%
Scottish2260.6%
Serbian30.0%
Sioux270.1%
Slovak110.0%
South American1830.4%
Spaniard5,48813.6%
Spanish5,94914.8%
Spanish American1,0452.6%
Spanish American Indian90.0%
Sri Lankan1070.3%
Subsaharan African970.2%
Swedish430.1%
Swiss380.1%
Tohono O'Odham10.0%
Ukrainian30.0%
Welsh650.2%
West Indian130.0%
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Immigrants in Rio Arriba County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rio Arriba County came from Latin America (1,935 | 4.8%), Central America (1,760 | 4.4%), Mexico (1,513 | 3.8%), Asia (194 | 0.5%), and South Eastern Asia (184 | 0.5%), together accounting for 13.9% of all Rio Arriba County residents.
Immigrants in Rio Arriba County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa430.1%
Asia1940.5%
Canada40.0%
Caribbean90.0%
Central America1,7604.4%
China100.0%
Colombia40.0%
Costa Rica1000.3%
Cuba40.0%
Eastern Africa20.0%
Eastern Asia100.0%
Eastern Europe30.0%
Ecuador1620.4%
El Salvador310.1%
England20.0%
Europe450.1%
France190.1%
Germany60.0%
Guatemala330.1%
Jamaica50.0%
Kenya20.0%
Latin America1,9354.8%
Mexico1,5133.8%
Northern Europe120.0%
Philippines770.2%
South America1660.4%
South Eastern Asia1840.5%
Sweden100.0%
Switzerland50.0%
Ukraine30.0%
Vietnam1070.3%
Western Europe300.1%
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Sex and Age in Rio Arriba County

Sex and Age in Rio Arriba County

The most populous age groups in Rio Arriba County are 55 to 59 Years (1,633 | 8.2%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (1,655 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rio Arriba County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,111 (5.6%)1,039 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years1,169 (5.9%)1,181 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years1,468 (7.4%)1,655 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Years1,369 (6.9%)1,309 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,185 (6.0%)1,117 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,146 (5.8%)999 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,096 (5.5%)1,172 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years1,271 (6.4%)1,014 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,048 (5.3%)1,187 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years1,136 (5.7%)1,226 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years1,221 (6.1%)1,209 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,633 (8.2%)1,626 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,227 (6.2%)1,316 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years1,046 (5.3%)1,347 (6.6%)
70 to 74 Years1,315 (6.6%)1,156 (5.7%)
75 to 79 Years655 (3.3%)840 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years628 (3.2%)393 (1.9%)
85 Years and over130 (0.6%)645 (3.2%)
Total19,854 (100.0%)20,431 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rio Arriba County

Median Family Size in Rio Arriba County

The median family size in Rio Arriba County is 3.65 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,155 | 24.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.25 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (5,508 | 63.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.42 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rio Arriba County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,508 (63.5%)3.42
Single Male/Father1,012 (11.7%)3.63
Single Female/Mother2,155 (24.8%)4.25
Total Families8,675 (100.0%)3.65

Median Household Size in Rio Arriba County

The median household size in Rio Arriba County is 2.82 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,155 | 15.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.5 persons per household. non-family households (5,401 | 38.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rio Arriba County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,508 (39.1%)3.46
Single Male/Father1,012 (7.2%)4.07
Single Female/Mother2,155 (15.3%)4.50
Non-family5,401 (38.4%)1.27
Total Households14,076 (100.0%)2.82

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rio Arriba County

Out of a total of 14,076 households in Rio Arriba County, 8,675 (61.6%) are family households, while 5,401 (38.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,344, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,645.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rio Arriba County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,645 (33.0%)
2-Person Households4,344 (30.9%)700 (5.0%)
3-Person Households2,212 (15.7%)19 (0.1%)
4-Person Households1,385 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households524 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households150 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households60 (0.4%)37 (0.3%)
Total8,675 (61.6%)5,401 (38.4%)

Female Fertility in Rio Arriba County

Fertility by Age in Rio Arriba County

Average fertility rate in Rio Arriba County is 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rio Arriba County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years17 (5.6%)13.0
20 to 34 years243 (79.9%)74.0
35 to 50 years44 (14.5%)12.0
Total304 (100.0%)37.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rio Arriba County

18.8% of women with births (304) in Rio Arriba County 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 35 to 50 years age bracket with 34.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rio Arriba County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years28 (11.5%)215 (88.5%)
35 to 50 years29 (65.9%)15 (34.1%)
Total57 (18.8%)247 (81.2%)

Fertility by Education in Rio Arriba County

Average fertility rate in Rio Arriba County is 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 97.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 2.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 45.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rio Arriba County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (1.0%)2.0
High School Diploma82 (27.0%)37.0
College or Associate's Degree137 (45.1%)43.0
Bachelor's Degree77 (25.3%)97.0
Graduate Degree5 (1.6%)13.0
Total304 (100.0%)37.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rio Arriba County

81.2% of women with births in Rio Arriba County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 20.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rio Arriba County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma17 (20.7%)65 (79.3%)
College or Associate's Degree24 (17.5%)113 (82.5%)
Bachelor's Degree15 (19.5%)62 (80.5%)
Graduate Degree1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
Total57 (18.8%)247 (81.2%)

Income in Rio Arriba County

Income Overview in Rio Arriba County

Per Capita Income in Rio Arriba County is $27,878, while median incomes of families and households are $65,388 and $52,031 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income40,285$27,878
Median Family Income8,675$65,388
Mean Family Income8,675$83,202
Median Household Income14,076$52,031
Mean Household Income14,076$69,379
Income Deficit8,675$10,894
Wage / Income Gap (%)40,28519.33%
Wage / Income Gap ($)40,28580.67¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index40,2850.47

Earnings by Sex in Rio Arriba County

Average Earnings in Rio Arriba County are $37,716, $42,341 for men and $34,156 for women, a difference of 19.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Rio Arriba County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male8,845 (52.9%)$42,341
Female7,869 (47.1%)$34,156
Total16,714 (100.0%)$37,716

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rio Arriba County

The most common earnings brackets in Rio Arriba County are $100,000+ for men (1,118 | 12.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (796 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rio Arriba County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less397 (4.5%)146 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999374 (4.2%)185 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499282 (3.2%)351 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99985 (1.0%)284 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499204 (2.3%)392 (5.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999348 (3.9%)278 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499403 (4.6%)317 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99977 (0.9%)275 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499225 (2.5%)277 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999196 (2.2%)375 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999540 (6.1%)649 (8.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999626 (7.1%)473 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999394 (4.4%)658 (8.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999494 (5.6%)416 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999574 (6.5%)376 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999380 (4.3%)293 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999594 (6.7%)796 (10.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999558 (6.3%)442 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999976 (11.0%)521 (6.6%)
$100,000+1,118 (12.6%)365 (4.6%)
Total8,845 (100.0%)7,869 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rio Arriba County

Average earnings in Rio Arriba County are $46,636 for men and $37,956 for women, a difference of 18.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,362, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $22,708. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,436, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,320.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rio Arriba County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$22,708$17,320
High School Diploma$40,625$26,859
College or Associate's Degree$60,442$41,094
Bachelor's Degree$54,063$55,436
Graduate Degree$61,362$52,212
Total$46,636$37,956

Family Income in Rio Arriba County

Family Income Brackets in Rio Arriba County

According to the Rio Arriba County family income data, there are 1,813 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 269 families (3.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rio Arriba County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004865.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992693.1%
$15,000 to $24,9997118.2%
$25,000 to $34,9998419.7%
$35,000 to $49,99986810.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,81320.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,08412.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,31915.2%
$150,000 to $199,9997118.2%
$200,000+5736.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rio Arriba County

4-person families (1,161 | 13.4%) account for the highest median family income in Rio Arriba County with $96,439 per family, while 2-person families (4,679 | 53.9%) have the highest median income of $32,214 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rio Arriba County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,679 (53.9%)$64,429
3-Person Families2,206 (25.4%)$49,423
4-Person Families1,161 (13.4%)$96,439
5-Person Families454 (5.2%)$71,623
6-Person Families139 (1.6%)$83,393
7+ Person Families36 (0.4%)$91,429
Total8,675 (100.0%)$65,388

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rio Arriba County

The median family income in Rio Arriba County is $65,388, with families comprising 3+ earners (554) having the highest median family income of $124,167, while families with no earners (2,176) have the lowest median family income of $34,923, accounting for 6.4% and 25.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rio Arriba County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,176 (25.1%)$34,923
1 Earner3,329 (38.4%)$58,058
2 Earners2,616 (30.2%)$105,036
3+ Earners554 (6.4%)$124,167
Total8,675 (100.0%)$65,388

Household Income in Rio Arriba County

Household Income Brackets in Rio Arriba County

With 2,632 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Rio Arriba County, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 662 households (4.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rio Arriba County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,0987.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0137.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,71712.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,2118.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,76012.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,63218.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,50610.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,61911.5%
$150,000 to $199,9998596.1%
$200,000+6624.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rio Arriba County

The median household income in Rio Arriba County is $52,031, with the highest median household income of $62,729 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 175 households (1.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,521, with 4,816 households (34.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rio Arriba County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years175 (1.2%)$62,729
25 to 44 Years3,312 (23.5%)$53,071
45 to 64 Years5,773 (41.0%)$61,306
65+ Years4,816 (34.2%)$43,521
Total14,076 (100.0%)$52,031

Poverty in Rio Arriba County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Arriba County

With 18.9% poverty level for males and 24.6% for females among the residents of Rio Arriba County, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 284 males (43.8%) and 93 females (38.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Arriba County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years312 (28.1%)250 (25.3%)
5 Years26 (13.4%)93 (38.3%)
6 to 11 Years381 (22.6%)492 (32.6%)
12 to 14 Years134 (21.5%)373 (36.2%)
15 Years21 (10.0%)26 (16.7%)
16 and 17 Years284 (43.8%)84 (14.4%)
18 to 24 Years347 (20.5%)206 (12.2%)
25 to 34 Years408 (18.3%)505 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years671 (29.0%)626 (28.4%)
45 to 54 Years210 (8.9%)568 (23.3%)
55 to 64 Years430 (15.1%)687 (23.4%)
65 to 74 Years296 (12.6%)595 (23.8%)
75 Years and over203 (14.5%)494 (26.5%)
Total3,723 (18.9%)4,999 (24.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Arriba County

According to the poverty statistics in Rio Arriba County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.1% of males and 87.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Arriba County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years798 (71.9%)737 (74.7%)
5 Years168 (86.6%)150 (61.7%)
6 to 11 Years1,305 (77.4%)1,018 (67.4%)
12 to 14 Years490 (78.5%)657 (63.8%)
15 Years190 (90.0%)130 (83.3%)
16 and 17 Years364 (56.2%)498 (85.6%)
18 to 24 Years1,347 (79.5%)1,479 (87.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,817 (81.7%)1,666 (76.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,641 (71.0%)1,575 (71.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,141 (91.1%)1,867 (76.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,419 (84.9%)2,255 (76.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,053 (87.4%)1,906 (76.2%)
75 Years and over1,201 (85.5%)1,367 (73.5%)
Total15,934 (81.1%)15,305 (75.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rio Arriba County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rio Arriba County show that 7.2% or 397 of the total 5,508 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 41.7%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.9%, which includes 186 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rio Arriba County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,653 (95.2%)186 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,232 (87.1%)183 (12.9%)
3 or 4 Children219 (90.5%)23 (9.5%)
5 or more Children7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
Total5,111 (92.8%)397 (7.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rio Arriba County

According to the poverty data in Rio Arriba County, 25.9% or 262 single-father households and 33.4% or 720 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (75.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (62.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rio Arriba County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children55 (17.6%)89 (10.7%)
1 or 2 Children163 (25.7%)578 (48.0%)
3 or 4 Children44 (75.9%)48 (44.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)5 (62.5%)
Total262 (25.9%)720 (33.4%)

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

The poverty data for Rio Arriba County shows that 397 of the married-couple family households (7.2%) and 982 of the single-parent households (31.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (41.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 92 household (55.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rio Arriba County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children186 (4.9%)144 (12.6%)
1 or 2 Children183 (12.9%)741 (40.3%)
3 or 4 Children23 (9.5%)92 (55.4%)
5 or more Children5 (41.7%)5 (33.3%)
Total397 (7.2%)982 (31.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Rio Arriba County

Employment by Class of Employer in Rio Arriba County

Among the 15,331 employed individuals in Rio Arriba County, private company employees (7,216 | 47.1%), federal government employees (2,776 | 18.1%), and state government employees (1,508 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rio Arriba County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,21647.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4583.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8155.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,0566.9%
Local Government Employees1,4809.7%
State Government Employees1,5089.8%
Federal Government Employees2,77618.1%
Unpaid Family Workers220.1%
Total15,331100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rio Arriba County

According to the labor force statistics for Rio Arriba County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (32,295), 51.3% or 16,567 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 994 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 78.5% or 1,780 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.5% or 117 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rio Arriba County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years545 (23.6%)117 (21.5%)
20 to 24 Years1,802 (78.3%)130 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years1,570 (73.2%)75 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years1,780 (78.5%)198 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,232 (71.5%)142 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,503 (73.1%)235 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,034 (62.4%)63 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,002 (39.4%)14 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years958 (19.7%)16 (1.7%)
75 Years and over132 (4.0%)5 (3.8%)
Total16,567 (51.3%)994 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rio Arriba County

According to labor force statistics for Rio Arriba County, 67.2% of individuals (13,122) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (19,527) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 722 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 76.3% or 2,577 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 142 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rio Arriba County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,491 (60.3%)235 (9.5%)
High School Diploma3,836 (57.0%)639 (9.5%)
College / Associate Degree5,217 (75.1%)195 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,577 (76.3%)98 (2.9%)
Total13,122 (67.2%)1,074 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rio Arriba County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rio Arriba County are Community & Social Service (1,739 | 11.2%), Management (1,472 | 9.5%), Education Instruction & Library (1,082 | 7.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,069 | 6.9%), and Business & Financial (876 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rio Arriba County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rio Arriba County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (85.7%), Architecture & Engineering (81.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (85.3%), Community & Social Service (70.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (65.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rio Arriba County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management919 (62.4%)553 (37.6%)
Business & Financial374 (42.7%)502 (57.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science803 (75.1%)266 (24.9%)
Computers & Mathematics199 (58.5%)141 (41.5%)
Architecture & Engineering382 (81.3%)88 (18.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science222 (85.7%)37 (14.3%)
Community & Social Service 521 (30.0%)1,218 (70.0%)
Education, Arts & Media63 (14.7%)364 (85.3%)
Legal Services & Support28 (43.8%)36 (56.2%)
Education Instruction & Library371 (34.3%)711 (65.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment59 (35.5%)107 (64.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating213 (43.1%)281 (56.9%)
Health Technologists133 (47.7%)146 (52.3%)
Total (Category)2,830 (50.1%)2,820 (49.9%)
Total (Overall)8,196 (52.7%)7,346 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rio Arriba County are Cleaning & Maintenance (956 | 6.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (822 | 5.3%), Healthcare Support (732 | 4.7%), Security & Protection (627 | 4.0%), and Personal Care & Service (358 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Rio Arriba County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rio Arriba County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (99.6%), Security & Protection (82.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (65.3%), and Personal Care & Service (55.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rio Arriba County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support139 (19.0%)593 (81.0%)
Security & Protection517 (82.5%)110 (17.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention244 (69.1%)109 (30.9%)
Law Enforcement273 (99.6%)1 (0.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving285 (34.7%)537 (65.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance518 (54.2%)438 (45.8%)
Personal Care & Service161 (45.0%)197 (55.0%)
Total (Category)1,620 (46.4%)1,875 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)8,196 (52.7%)7,346 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rio Arriba County are Office & Administration (1,904 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (1,253 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rio Arriba County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rio Arriba County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related582 (46.5%)671 (53.5%)
Office & Administration298 (15.7%)1,606 (84.4%)
Total (Category)880 (27.9%)2,277 (72.1%)
Total (Overall)8,196 (52.7%)7,346 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rio Arriba County are Construction & Extraction (1,138 | 7.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (646 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (125 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rio Arriba County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rio Arriba County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry115 (92.0%)10 (8.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,135 (99.7%)3 (0.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair612 (94.7%)34 (5.3%)
Total (Category)1,862 (97.5%)47 (2.5%)
Total (Overall)8,196 (52.7%)7,346 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rio Arriba County are Material Moving (534 | 3.4%), Production (469 | 3.0%), and Transportation (328 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rio Arriba County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rio Arriba County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production407 (86.8%)62 (13.2%)
Transportation248 (75.6%)80 (24.4%)
Material Moving349 (65.4%)185 (34.6%)
Total (Category)1,004 (75.4%)327 (24.6%)
Total (Overall)8,196 (52.7%)7,346 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rio Arriba County

Employment Industries in Rio Arriba County

The major employment industries in Rio Arriba County include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,320 | 14.9%), Professional & Scientific (2,291 | 14.7%), Educational Services (1,546 | 10.0%), Retail Trade (1,420 | 9.1%), and Public Administration (1,390 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Rio Arriba County

Employment Industries by Sex in Rio Arriba County

The Rio Arriba County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (95.8%), Construction (91.4%), and Manufacturing (88.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (76.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (62.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rio Arriba County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting322 (95.8%)14 (4.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction189 (86.7%)29 (13.3%)
Construction1,226 (91.4%)116 (8.6%)
Manufacturing156 (88.6%)20 (11.4%)
Wholesale Trade93 (75.6%)30 (24.4%)
Retail Trade628 (44.2%)792 (55.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing277 (78.2%)77 (21.7%)
Utilities57 (39.3%)88 (60.7%)
Information46 (50.0%)46 (50.0%)
Finance & Insurance72 (23.4%)236 (76.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing91 (54.8%)75 (45.2%)
Professional & Scientific1,250 (54.6%)1,041 (45.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support444 (62.5%)266 (37.5%)
Educational Services609 (39.4%)937 (60.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance599 (25.8%)1,721 (74.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation186 (43.9%)238 (56.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services435 (37.4%)729 (62.6%)
Public Administration868 (62.5%)522 (37.6%)
Total8,196 (52.7%)7,346 (47.3%)

Education in Rio Arriba County

School Enrollment in Rio Arriba County

The most common levels of schooling among the 9,041 students in Rio Arriba County are middle school (2,674 | 29.6%), high school (2,108 | 23.3%), and elementary school (1,725 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Rio Arriba County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4765.3%
Kindergarten4334.8%
Elementary School1,72519.1%
Middle School2,67429.6%
High School2,10823.3%
College / Undergraduate1,51316.7%
Graduate / Professional1121.2%
Total9,041100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rio Arriba County

Out of a total of 9,041 students who are enrolled in schools in Rio Arriba County, 832 (9.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 8,209 (90.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 91 (18.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 420 (96.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rio Arriba County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds420 (96.1%)17 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,891 (93.3%)136 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,859 (95.6%)132 (4.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,312 (82.5%)278 (17.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds599 (92.3%)50 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds383 (85.1%)67 (14.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds341 (84.6%)62 (15.4%)
35 Years and over403 (81.6%)91 (18.4%)
Total8,209 (90.8%)832 (9.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rio Arriba County

Business (1,120 | 21.0%), education (939 | 17.6%), engineering (525 | 9.8%), arts & humanities (448 | 8.4%), and science & technology (344 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 5,333 individuals in Rio Arriba County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rio Arriba County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3175.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3436.4%
Physical & Health Sciences2083.9%
Psychology2795.2%
Social Sciences2324.3%
Engineering5259.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies230.4%
Science & Technology3446.5%
Business1,12021.0%
Education93917.6%
Literature & Languages541.0%
Liberal Arts & History2504.7%
Visual & Performing Arts2043.8%
Communications470.9%
Arts & Humanities4488.4%
Total5,333100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rio Arriba County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rio Arriba County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rio Arriba County are males with 3 vehicles (2,349, accounting for 29.7%) and females with 3 vehicles (2,015, making up 32.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rio Arriba County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle173 (2.2%)109 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle997 (12.6%)1,171 (16.2%)
2 Vehicles2,201 (27.9%)1,963 (27.2%)
3 Vehicles2,349 (29.7%)2,015 (27.9%)
4 Vehicles941 (11.9%)993 (13.8%)
5 or more Vehicles1,241 (15.7%)968 (13.4%)
Total7,902 (100.0%)7,219 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rio Arriba County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rio Arriba County are 45 to 59 minutes (2,478 commuters, 17.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,925 commuters, 13.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (1,717 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Rio Arriba County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8646.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1,92513.6%
10 to 14 Minutes1,71712.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1,61411.4%
20 to 24 Minutes9817.0%
25 to 29 Minutes3102.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,0557.5%
35 to 39 Minutes6284.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1,1638.2%
45 to 59 Minutes2,47817.5%
60 to 89 Minutes1,0237.2%
90 or more Minutes3622.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Rio Arriba County

The most common commute times in Rio Arriba County are 45 to 59 minutes (1,423 commuters, 18.8%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (1,055 commuters, 16.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rio Arriba County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes318 (4.2%)546 (8.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,143 (15.1%)782 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes797 (10.5%)920 (14.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes652 (8.6%)962 (14.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes623 (8.2%)358 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes89 (1.2%)221 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes559 (7.4%)496 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes343 (4.5%)285 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes713 (9.4%)450 (6.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,423 (18.8%)1,055 (16.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes693 (9.1%)330 (5.0%)
90 or more Minutes224 (3.0%)138 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rio Arriba County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rio Arriba County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,625, 21.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,252, 19.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rio Arriba County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM224 (3.0%)130 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM418 (5.5%)77 (1.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM447 (5.9%)419 (6.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,002 (13.2%)830 (12.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,034 (13.7%)629 (9.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,625 (21.4%)1,252 (19.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,118 (14.8%)1,252 (19.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM965 (12.7%)816 (12.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM24 (0.3%)289 (4.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM238 (3.1%)217 (3.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM69 (0.9%)30 (0.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM8 (0.1%)134 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM316 (4.2%)314 (4.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM89 (1.2%)154 (2.4%)
Total7,577 (100.0%)6,543 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rio Arriba County

Occupancy by Ownership in Rio Arriba County

Of the total 14,076 dwellings in Rio Arriba County, owner-occupied units account for 11,102 (78.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,974 (21.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rio Arriba County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11,10278.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,97421.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units14,076100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rio Arriba County

Occupancy by Household Size in Rio Arriba County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,64533.0%
2-Person Household5,04435.8%
3-Person Household2,23115.9%
4+ Person Household2,15615.3%
Total Housing Units14,076100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rio Arriba County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rio Arriba County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,176 (68.4%)1,469 (31.6%)
2-Person Household4,399 (87.2%)645 (12.8%)
3-Person Household1,733 (77.7%)498 (22.3%)
4+ Person Household1,794 (83.2%)362 (16.8%)
Total Housing Units11,102 (78.9%)2,974 (21.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rio Arriba County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rio Arriba County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,785 (74.3%)618 (25.7%)
High School Diploma3,220 (77.7%)925 (22.3%)
College/Associate Degree3,698 (76.2%)1,152 (23.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,399 (89.6%)279 (10.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rio Arriba County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rio Arriba County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,3819.8%
35 to 44 Years2,10615.0%
45 to 54 Years2,63818.7%
55 to 64 Years3,13522.3%
65 to 74 Years3,03321.5%
75 to 84 Years1,43810.2%
85 Years and Over3452.5%
Total14,076100.0%

Housing Finances in Rio Arriba County

Median Income by Occupancy in Rio Arriba County

Median Income by Occupancy in Rio Arriba County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied11,102 (78.9%)$56,574
Renter-Occupied2,974 (21.1%)$34,185
Average14,076 (100.0%)$52,031

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rio Arriba County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rio Arriba County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000514 (4.6%)239 (8.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999225 (2.0%)119 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999505 (4.5%)514 (17.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999715 (6.4%)135 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999642 (5.8%)221 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999921 (8.3%)288 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,453 (13.1%)309 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,979 (17.8%)649 (21.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,232 (11.1%)277 (9.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,506 (13.6%)113 (3.8%)
$150,000 or more1,410 (12.7%)110 (3.7%)
Total11,102 (100.0%)2,974 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rio Arriba County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rio Arriba County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,999 (27.0%)127 (4.3%)
$300 to $4992,749 (24.8%)361 (12.1%)
$500 to $7991,730 (15.6%)802 (27.0%)
$800 to $999617 (5.6%)477 (16.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,368 (12.3%)420 (14.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,109 (10.0%)44 (1.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499361 (3.3%)12 (0.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999134 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more35 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,102 (100.0%)2,974 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rio Arriba County

Housing Structures in Rio Arriba County

Housing Structures in Rio Arriba County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,14657.9%
Single Unit, Attached1531.1%
2 Unit Apartments2331.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1170.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments490.4%
10 or more Apartments750.5%
Mobile Home / Other5,30337.7%
Total14,076100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rio Arriba County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rio Arriba County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,047 (86.5%)1,099 (13.5%)
Single Unit, Attached41 (26.8%)112 (73.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)233 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments41 (35.0%)76 (65.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments27 (55.1%)22 (44.9%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3,946 (74.4%)1,357 (25.6%)
Total11,102 (78.9%)2,974 (21.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rio Arriba County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rio Arriba County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room16 (0.1%)39 (1.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms498 (4.5%)499 (16.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,200 (46.8%)1,956 (65.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,759 (33.9%)413 (13.9%)
8 or more Rooms1,629 (14.7%)67 (2.2%)
Total11,102 (100.0%)2,974 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rio Arriba County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rio Arriba County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,327 (57.0%)2,136 (71.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas713 (6.4%)222 (7.5%)
Electricity872 (7.9%)167 (5.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene82 (0.7%)23 (0.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)5 (0.2%)
All other Fuels3,093 (27.9%)386 (13.0%)
No Fuel Used15 (0.1%)35 (1.2%)
Total11,102 (100.0%)2,974 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rio Arriba County

Household Vehicle Usage in Rio Arriba County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle304 (2.7%)228 (7.7%)
1 Vehicle1,886 (17.0%)1,468 (49.4%)
2 Vehicles3,829 (34.5%)891 (30.0%)
3 or more Vehicles5,083 (45.8%)387 (13.0%)
Total11,102 (100.0%)2,974 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rio Arriba County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rio Arriba County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,4053,697
Median Property Value$192,100$235,500
Median Household Income$46,790$915
Monthly Housing Costs$334$35
Real Estate Taxes$799$379

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rio Arriba County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rio Arriba County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000994 (13.4%)106 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,117 (15.1%)224 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,428 (46.3%)2,296 (62.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,079 (14.6%)862 (23.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999265 (3.6%)183 (5.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99945 (0.6%)8 (0.2%)
$1,000,000 or more477 (6.4%)18 (0.5%)
Total7,405 (100.0%)3,697 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rio Arriba County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rio Arriba County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000623 (8.4%)21 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,486 (20.1%)116 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999760 (10.3%)376 (10.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,032 (13.9%)161 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,394 (18.8%)421 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999662 (8.9%)585 (15.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999953 (12.9%)570 (15.4%)
$150,000 or more495 (6.7%)553 (15.0%)
Total7,405 (100.0%)3,697 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rio Arriba County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rio Arriba County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,026 (27.4%)85,041 (2,300.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,257 (17.0%)1,412 (38.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x448 (6.0%)670 (18.1%)
4.0x or more3,354 (45.3%)367 (9.9%)
Total7,405 (100.0%)3,697 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rio Arriba County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rio Arriba County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,870 (38.8%)33 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4991,927 (26.0%)718 (19.4%)
$800 to $1,499930 (12.6%)1,721 (46.6%)
Total7,405 (100.0%)3,697 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rio Arriba County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Arriba County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Arriba County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,508 (93.4%)177 (6.6%)
6 to 18 Years6,834 (96.3%)263 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years2,633 (82.1%)576 (17.9%)
26 to 34 Years3,338 (83.8%)645 (16.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,826 (84.8%)687 (15.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,956 (82.7%)830 (17.3%)
55 to 64 Years5,359 (92.5%)432 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,806 (99.1%)44 (0.9%)
75 Years and older3,264 (100.0%)1 (0.0%)
Total36,524 (90.9%)3,655 (9.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rio Arriba County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rio Arriba County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,508 (93.4%)177 (6.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,834 (96.3%)263 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,633 (82.1%)576 (17.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rio Arriba County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rio Arriba County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0007,360 (88.4%)969 (11.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,530 (86.8%)997 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,733 (89.0%)831 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,489 (91.3%)429 (8.7%)
$100,000 and over10,938 (96.2%)429 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Arriba County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Arriba County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,338 (49.8%)1,364 (50.8%)
6 to 18 Years4,162 (58.6%)2,960 (41.7%)
19 to 25 Years1,113 (34.7%)1,600 (49.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,316 (33.0%)2,148 (53.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,470 (32.6%)2,446 (54.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,189 (24.8%)2,864 (59.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,008 (34.7%)3,679 (63.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,603 (94.9%)1,959 (40.4%)
75 Years and over3,232 (99.0%)1,464 (44.8%)
Total20,431 (50.8%)20,484 (51.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rio Arriba County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rio Arriba County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (2.1%)
5 to 17 Years102 (2.9%)384 (10.7%)
18 to 34 Years266 (6.8%)277 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,298 (17.3%)1,281 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years590 (25.1%)577 (23.1%)
75 Years and over642 (45.7%)917 (49.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rio Arriba County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rio Arriba County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (2.1%)
5 to 17 Years16 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years59 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years491 (6.5%)344 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years388 (16.5%)121 (4.8%)
75 Years and over510 (36.3%)480 (25.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rio Arriba County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years25 (0.7%)204 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years115 (2.9%)173 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years371 (4.9%)213 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years223 (9.5%)179 (7.2%)
75 Years and over230 (16.4%)367 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rio Arriba County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years61 (1.7%)170 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years150 (3.8%)163 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years436 (5.8%)475 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years143 (6.1%)158 (6.3%)
75 Years and over183 (13.0%)268 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rio Arriba County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (0.1%)17 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years37 (0.9%)109 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years597 (8.0%)650 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years358 (15.2%)426 (17.0%)
75 Years and over414 (29.5%)644 (34.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rio Arriba County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (0.5%)7 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years20 (0.5%)121 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years177 (2.4%)183 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years120 (5.1%)121 (4.8%)
75 Years and over151 (10.7%)291 (15.6%)

Technology Access in Rio Arriba County

Computing Device Access in Rio Arriba County

Computing Device Access in Rio Arriba County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8,28758.9%
Smartphone9,91570.4%
Tablet5,48939.0%
No Computing Device3,11122.1%
Total14,076100.0%

Internet Access in Rio Arriba County

Internet Access in Rio Arriba County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet230.2%
Broadband Home5,83241.4%
Cellular Data Only1,1588.2%
Satellite Internet2,52317.9%
No Internet4,68633.3%
Total14,076100.0%

Rio Arriba County Summary

Rio Arriba County is located in the northern part of New Mexico, and is bordered by Colorado to the north, San Juan County to the east, Santa Fe County to the south, and Los Alamos County to the west. The county seat is Tierra Amarilla, and the largest city is Española. The county has a total area of 4,716 square miles, making it the largest county in New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,246.

History

Rio Arriba County was established in 1852, and was named for the Rio Grande, which flows through the county. The county was originally part of Santa Fe County, but was split off in 1852. The county was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Apache, Navajo, and Pueblo. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the county was officially established in 1852.
The county was an important part of the Santa Fe Trail, which was used by traders and settlers to travel between Missouri and New Mexico. The county was also an important part of the Chihuahua Trail, which was used to transport goods between Mexico and the United States.

Geography

Rio Arriba County is located in the northern part of New Mexico, and is bordered by Colorado to the north, San Juan County to the east, Santa Fe County to the south, and Los Alamos County to the west. The county has a total area of 4,716 square miles, making it the largest county in New Mexico. The county is mostly mountainous, with the highest point being the summit of Truchas Peak at 13,102 feet. The county is home to several rivers, including the Rio Grande, the Chama River, and the Jemez River.

Economy

Rio Arriba County has a diverse economy, with the largest industries being agriculture, tourism, and government. The county is home to several large agricultural operations, including cattle ranches, dairy farms, and vegetable farms. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with the county being home to several popular attractions, including the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, the Valles Caldera National Preserve, and the Bandelier National Monument. The county is also home to several government agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Rio Arriba County was 40,246. The population is mostly Hispanic or Latino, with the largest ethnic group being Mexican (77.3%). The median household income in the county is $37,845, and the median age is 37. The county has a poverty rate of 24.3%, and the unemployment rate is 6.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rio Arriba County?
Total Population of Rio Arriba County is 40,285.
What is the Total Male Population of Rio Arriba County?
Total Male Population of Rio Arriba County is 19,854.
What is the Total Female Population of Rio Arriba County?
Total Female Population of Rio Arriba County is 20,431.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rio Arriba County?
There are 97.18 Males per 100 Females in Rio Arriba County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rio Arriba County?
There are 102.91 Females per 100 Males in Rio Arriba County.
What is the Median Population Age in Rio Arriba County?
Median Population Age in Rio Arriba County is 41.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rio Arriba County
Average Family Size in Rio Arriba County is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rio Arriba County
Average Household Size in Rio Arriba County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rio Arriba County?
Per Capita income in Rio Arriba County is $27,878.
What is the Median Family Income in Rio Arriba County?
Median Family Income in Rio Arriba County is $65,388.
What is the Median Household income in Rio Arriba County?
Median Household Income in Rio Arriba County is $52,031.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rio Arriba County?
Income or Wage Gap in Rio Arriba County is 19.3%.
Women in Rio Arriba County earn 80.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Rio Arriba County?
Family Income Deficit in Rio Arriba County is $10,894.
Families that are below poverty line in Rio Arriba County earn $10,894 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rio Arriba County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rio Arriba County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rio Arriba County?
There are 16,567 People in the Labor Forcein in Rio Arriba County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rio Arriba County?
51.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Rio Arriba County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rio Arriba County?
Unemployment Rate in Rio Arriba County is 6.0%.