Economy & Jobs — Ruidoso, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,736 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,998 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,805 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 19.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.6% |
| Retail | 15.6% |
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.
