Demographics & People — Ruidoso, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,701 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,700 |
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| Median Age | 44.8 |
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| Total Households | 3,702 |
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| Family Households | 1,884 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,964 |
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| Black or African American | 131 |
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| Asian | 81 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,178 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,511 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,386 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,956 |
| Irish | 1,092 |
| German | 1,050 |
| English | 663 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 616 |
| American | 404 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 390 |
| European | 296 |
Language
| English Only | 5,954 |
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| Spanish | 1,118 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,191 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 546 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,145 |
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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 Ruidoso, New Mexico.
