Red River is a town located in Taos County New Mexico. Red River has a 2024 population of 535. Red River is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 542 in 2020.
The average household income in Red River is $52,571 with a poverty rate of 8.99%. The median age in Red River is 44 years: 62.1 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Red River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 429 | 94.08% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 3.51% |
| Other race | 7 | 1.54% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 312 | 1.46 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
| Non Family | 127 | 0 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Female | 109 | 1.55 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 76 | 2.11 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1.78
Average Family Size
1.46
Average Household Size
34.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 11.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61 | 15.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 3.36% |
| High School Graduate | 76 | 19.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 191 | 49.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 341 | 341 | 74 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $74,259 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $21,709 | $23,750 | $21,583 |
| Some College | $21,433 | $0 | $20,975 |
$21,709
Average Earnings
$23,750
Average Male
$21,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.83% of Red River residents speak only English, while 4.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 410 | 25 | 6.1% |
| Multiple | 16 | 16 | 100% |
8.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.63%
Male Poverty Rate
5.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Red River is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Red River is White, with 6.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 25% |
| Some College | 9.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $63,003 |
| Households | - | $52,571 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,083 | $37,376 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
26.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 6.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
47%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
10.96%
Born in Red River
99.12%
Native Born
0.88%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.12% of Red River residents were born in the United States, with 10.96% having been born in New Mexico. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 527 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 528 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 530 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 532 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 533 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 535 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 537 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 539 | -5 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 544 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 542 | 78 | 16.81% |
| 2019 | 464 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 465 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 468 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 471 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 471 | -4 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 475 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 477 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 474 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 476 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 476 | 0 | 0% |