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Population of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)3.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)680.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.77% (-20)
Growth Since 2020-1.19% (-31)
Rank in State66th
Rank in Country9592th

The population of Ruidoso Downs, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 2,580. This is a decrease of -0.77% (-20 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Ruidoso Downs by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Ruidoso Downs by Age

Ruidoso Downs Population Pyramid 2022
Ruidoso Downs Median Age
40.1
Total
52.7
Male
34.6
Female
Ruidoso Downs Sex Ratio
42.24%
1,103
Male
57.76%
1,508
Female
Ruidoso Downs Age Dependency Ratio
56.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
38.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Ruidoso Downs Adults
2,092
Adults
(753 of whom are seniors) in Ruidoso Downs.

Population of Ruidoso Downs by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Ruidoso Downs

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 22.6%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 5.71%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 34.95%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Ruidoso Downs

While the overall poverty rate of Ruidoso Downs is 22.6%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (34.95%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (5.71%).

Poverty Rate of Ruidoso Downs by Employment Status and Sex

23.16%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Ruidoso Downs by Education

37.59%
Less Than 9th Grade
7.04%
High School
16.49%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater