Living in Ruidoso, NM
Ruidoso SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
6
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Ruidoso, NM Crime Report
255
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,304.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
28.64%
Above National Average
Above National Average
Ruidoso, NM Cost Of Living
93
Ruidoso's Overall Cost Of Living
Ruidoso's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
Ruidoso, New Mexico Info Snack
Ruidoso is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest. The population was 8,029 at the 2010 census. The city of Ruidoso Downs and the unincorporated area of Alto are suburbs of Ruidoso, and contribute to the Ruidoso Micropolitan Statistical Area's population of 21,223.
Population
7,757
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
12.5%
Median Home
$214,400
Median Income
$43,353
Median Rent
$694
Ruidoso, NM Photos
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Rankings for Ruidoso in New Mexico
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1
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2
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Population 2,597
3
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Population 3,955
Map Of Ruidoso, NM
Population over time in Ruidoso
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7,757 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,740 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 7,833 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,884 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 7,954 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 8,027 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 8,055 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 8,092 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 8,154 | - |
| Crime/100k | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 375.7 | 856.6 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 13.0 | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 25.9 | 135.1 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 259.1 | 648.9 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 2928.2 | 3419.7 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 1243.8 | 767.8 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1541.9 | 2166.1 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 142.5 | 485.8 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Ruidoso
| Race | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.1% | 37.7% | 61.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 8.8% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 28.5% | 48.5% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Ruidoso, New Mexico
| Income | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.5% | 12.0% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.4% | 10.9% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.2% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 3.7% | 7.0% |
Gender in Ruidoso
| Gender | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ruidoso for adults over 25
| Education | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
