Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Total Population: 40,165

County Seat: Tierra Amarilla

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Median Home Value

$230,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,901

Across all households

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino67.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native15.6%
White (Non-Hispanic)14.1%
Two or More Races1.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.6%

65 Years and Over

21.2%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.9%

No Health Insurance

9.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,901

Mean Household Income

$74,876

Per Capita Income

$30,548

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$230,900

Median Rent

$760/mo

Total Housing Units

19,703

Owner-Occupied

78.1%

Renter-Occupied

21.9%

Vacancy Rate

24.0%

Married Couple Households

37.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.6%

Average Household Size

2.65

Broadband Internet Access

71.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35039.