Demographics & People — Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 106,533 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~113,300 |
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| Median Age | 39.5 |
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| Total Households | 39,192 |
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| Family Households | 28,751 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65,726 |
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| Black or African American | 3,115 |
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| Asian | 2,084 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 44,811 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 46,447 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 45,330 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 25,321 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 19,673 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 17,167 |
| German | 12,753 |
| English | 9,716 |
| Irish | 8,706 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 6,932 |
| Hispanic: Spanish | 5,224 |
Language
| English Only | 83,804 |
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| Spanish | 13,769 |
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| Population 5+ | 101,373 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 8,605 |
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| Population 18+ | 78,890 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
