Ruidoso Downs, NM cityscape

88346

Ruidoso Downs, NM

Total Population
2,770
Median Household Income
$29,158
Median Home Value
-$666,666,666
Median Rent
$765

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$29,158
100% above state median
Home Value
-$666,666,666
319% below state median
Rent
$765
100% above state median
Median Age
40.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Ruidoso Downs, NM

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.9%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 34.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$29,158
-61.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-152,963,292
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.59 people

Total Households
1,070
Family Households
27.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
33.7%
#2 Industry
Finance
26.3%
#3 Industry
Professional
21.9%
Total Employed Residents:913

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
12.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.5%
5 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,003
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.1%
1,110 employed
Labor Force
1,131
21 unemployed
Median Age
40.3 years
Per Capita Income
$15,286
Poverty Rate
34.5%

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