Rio Rancho: Demographics & People
Rio Rancho is home to 108,515 people, in 40,323 households. Population grew 1.9% from 106,533 (2022) to 108,515 (2024). Median age 39.5 years. (1.8y younger than Sandoval County; 0.7y older than New Mexico). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 45% White (non-Hispanic) and 42% Hispanic or Latino. 72% of households are family-led. County is losing 9,036 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 28% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs New Mexico avg 2.5).
- 28% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs New Mexico 44%).
- 68 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs New Mexico 70).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.9% from 106,533 (2022) to 108,515 (2024) — about 3.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~110,542 (extrapolated at 0.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 113,282.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 676,444 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 106,533 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 108,515 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 108,515 people (vs New Mexico 47,638) |
| Population Estimate | 113,282 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.5y is 0.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.5 years (vs New Mexico 38.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 108,515 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 24,753 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 22,202.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 42,451.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 19,109 |
| Population under 18 | 24,753 |
| Median age | 39.5 years (vs New Mexico 38.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 108,515 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 65,726 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 3,115 |
| Asian residents | 2,084 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 44,811 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 46.1% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 1.5% (vs New Mexico 1.7%) |
| Black population | 2.8% (vs New Mexico 1.9%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 42.1% (vs New Mexico 47.7%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 44.7% (vs New Mexico 37.5%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 5% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 51,375 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 49,818 |
| Share born in this state | 47.3% |
| Share born in another state | 52.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 45.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 5.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 5,524 |
| From Europe | 826 |
| From Asia | 45 |
| From Africa | 1,311 |
Households & Family Composition
40,323 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 72% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 28,751 families, 29% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 24,747 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 28,751 |
| Married couples with children | 8,393 |
| Single-parent households | 1,315 |
| Average household size | 2.70 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,958 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 811 |
| Family households | 28,861 households (vs New Mexico 11,166) |
| Households that are families | 71.6% (vs New Mexico 55.6%) |
| Total households | 40,323 households (vs New Mexico 17,838) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 11.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 9,036 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 11.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 570,375 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 579,411 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -9,036 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 6,884 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.6% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 652 residents live in group quarters (0.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 652 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 35001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 35 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Bernalillo |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 16.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 17.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 35001 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Bernalillo County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 30,235 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 35001 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Bernalillo County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 92.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 74.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 58.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 679,121 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 24 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 12 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 108,515, growing, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 108,515 people (vs New Mexico 47,638) |
| Town Summary · County | Bernalillo County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade