Economy & Jobs — Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $31,354 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$35,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $15,430 |
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| Poverty Rate | 40.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,165 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 30.0% |
| Professional | 20.7% |
| Arts Food | 18.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 38 |
| Hotels Motels | 25 |
| Real Estate Offices | 24 |
| Fast Food | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Accounting Firms | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Home Health | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
