Rio Communities is a city located in Socorro County New Mexico. Rio Communities has a 2024 population of 4,898. Rio Communities is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,932 in 2020.
The average household income in Rio Communities is $59,310 with a poverty rate of 16.94%. The median age in Rio Communities is 51.9 years: 48.8 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rio Communities was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,441 | 70.04% |
| Other race | 695 | 14.15% |
| Two or more races | 506 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 195 | 3.97% |
| Asian | 76 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,897 | 2.59 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 864 | 3.28 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 645 | 1.09 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 245 | 3.35 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Male | 143 | 3.86 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 237 | 6.78% |
| Associates Degree | 284 | 8.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 409 | 11.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 226 | 6.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,416 | 40.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 1.66% |
| Some College | 863 | 24.71% |
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 | 1,742 | 1,653 | 444 |
| Hispanic | 1,431 | 1,286 | 137 |
| Other Race | 375 | 354 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 294 | 256 | 22 |
| Black | 147 | 147 | 37 |
| Asian | 76 | 36 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,163 | $82,238 | $51,645 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,851 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,992 | $37,461 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,126 | $36,052 | $40,186 |
| Some College | $0 | $21,510 | $43,533 |
$37,126
Average Earnings
$36,052
Average Male
$40,186
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.67% of Rio Communities residents speak only English, while 13.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,286 | 506 | 22.13% |
| Other | 676 | 294 | 43.49% |
| White | 2,143 | 169 | 7.89% |
| Black | 195 | 78 | 40% |
| Asian | 76 | 76 | 100% |
| Multiple | 506 | 4 | 0.79% |
16.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.18%
Male Poverty Rate
19.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rio Communities is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Communities is Multiple, with 0.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.05% |
| High School | 20.55% |
| Some College | 12.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.29% |
| Female Employed | 1.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,643 | $69,464 |
| Households | $45,179 | $59,310 |
| Married Families | $78,347 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,568 | $36,642 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
548
Number of Veterans
500
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 342 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 253 |
| 75+ | 201 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 364 | 11.94% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 10.38% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 23.5% |
| Black | 57 | 29.23% |
| Other Race | 37 | 6.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.8%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
14.5%
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
60.88%
Born in Rio Communities
95.38%
Native Born
4.62%
Foreign Born
1.85%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
95.38% of Rio Communities residents were born in the United States, with 60.88% having been born in New Mexico. 1.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,857 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 4,865 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 4,873 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 4,882 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 4,890 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 4,898 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 4,907 | -30 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 4,937 | -13 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 4,950 | 18 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 4,932 | 367 | 8.04% |
| 2019 | 4,565 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,564 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 4,560 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 4,565 | -24 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 5,189 | -287 | -5.24% |
| 2015 | 4,589 | -33 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 5,476 | -82 | -1.48% |
| 2014 | 4,622 | -50 | -1.07% |
| 2013 | 5,558 | -67 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 4,672 | -28 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,625 | 454 | 8.78% |
| 2012 | 4,700 | -26 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 5,171 | 448 | 9.49% |
| 2011 | 4,726 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 4,723 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4,734 | -455 | -8.77% |