Ruidoso, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ruidoso, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,879
Unemployment
7.1%
Poverty
12.2%
Median Home
$204,900
Median Income
$43,847
Median Rent
$717
Ruidoso SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
8
Commute
10
Ruidoso, NM Crime Report
237
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,028.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
29.09%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ruidoso / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 237 | 3,028.4 | 3,620.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 396.1 | 778.3 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 25.6 | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 12.8 | 99.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 306.7 | 615.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 206 | 2,632.3 | 2,841.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 77 | 983.9 | 648.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 120 | 1,533.4 | 1,765.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 115.0 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
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
| Living Expense | Ruidoso | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 88 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 91 | 100 | |
Ruidoso, NM Photos
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Rankings for Ruidoso in New Mexico
Map Of Ruidoso, NM
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Population over time in Ruidoso
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,879 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 7,757 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,740 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 7,833 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 7,884 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 7,954 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 8,027 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 8,055 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 8,092 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 8,154 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ruidoso
| Race | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.4% | 36.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.6% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 32.4% | 49.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ruidoso
| Gender | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ruidoso for adults over 25
| Education | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ruidoso, New Mexico
| Income | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.5% | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 23.6% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.3% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 4.1% | 8.3% |
