Ruidoso Downs, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
2,573
Unemployment
5.3%
Poverty
19.0%
Median Home
$130,900
Median Income
$28,646
Median Rent
$522
Ruidoso Downs SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
6
Education
4
Commute
10
Ruidoso Downs, NM Crime Report
131
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,087.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
105.41%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ruidoso Downs / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 131 | 5,087.4 | 3,945.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 737.9 | 832.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 8.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 38.8 | 111.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 699.0 | 650.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 112 | 4,349.5 | 3,112.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 32 | 1,242.7 | 696.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 73 | 2,835.0 | 1,988.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 271.8 | 427.2 | 219.9 |
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Map Of Ruidoso Downs, NM
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Population over time in Ruidoso Downs
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,573 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 2,597 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 2,607 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 2,629 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 2,674 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 2,722 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 2,765 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 2,793 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2,796 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 2,813 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ruidoso Downs
| Race | Ruidoso Downs | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.1% | 37.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 8.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 45.5% | 48.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Ruidoso Downs
| Gender | Ruidoso Downs | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 42.4% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ruidoso Downs for adults over 25
| Education | Ruidoso Downs | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
| Income | Ruidoso Downs | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.8% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 24.7% | 11.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 17.0% | 10.8% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.2% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.0% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.0% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
