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Ruidoso Downs, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,629
Population
694/sq mi density
$31,413
Median Income
$15,430 per capita
$55,400
Home Value
$220,079 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
49.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
738
Violent Crime/100K
4,350 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$31,413 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,400 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
738 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,629
Population Density
694
per square mile
Land Area
3.8
square miles (9.8 km²)
Median Age
35.3 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 42% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
51.9%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
3.2%
Asian
2.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 76.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 23.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
76.2%
Spanish
23.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.6%
Veterans
10.0%
66% above US avg (6%)
Disability
21.0%
62% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.8%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.4%
102% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.488
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,629 |
| Population Density | 694 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.6% |
| Female | 54.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
Language
| English Only | 76.2% |
| Spanish | 23.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.6% |
| Veterans | 10.0% |
| Disability | 21.0% |
| Health Insurance | 82.8% |
| Uninsured | 17.4% |
| Broadband Access | 78.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.488 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7 — Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K |