Ruidoso, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
7,701
Population
477/sq mi density
$50,259
Median Income
$32,998 per capita
$229,100
Home Value
$320,278 Zillow
$924
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,259 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$229,100 home value, $924/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,701
Census 2023
Population Density
477
per square mile
Land Area
16.1
square miles (41.8 km²)
Median Age
44.4 yrs
14% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 28.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
77.4%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
28.3%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 82.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
82.8%
Spanish
13.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.6%
Veterans
9.0%
50% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.0%
38% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.8%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.2%
7% 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 | 7,701 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 477 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.8% |
| Female | 51.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.3% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 82.8% |
| Spanish | 13.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.6% |
| Veterans | 9.0% |
| Disability | 18.0% |
| Health Insurance | 90.8% |
| Uninsured | 9.2% |
| Broadband Access | 82.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.488 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |