Ruidoso is a village located in Lincoln County New Mexico. Ruidoso has a 2024 population of 7,649. Ruidoso is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,703 in 2020.
The average household income in Ruidoso is $56,582 with a poverty rate of 15.04%. The median age in Ruidoso is 44.3 years: 40.3 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ruidoso was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,097 | 79.22% |
| Two or more races | 848 | 11.02% |
| Other race | 287 | 3.73% |
| Black or African American | 283 | 3.68% |
| Native American | 158 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.3% |
| 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 | 3,593 | 2.13 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Non Family | 1,604 | 1.14 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Married | 1,412 | 2.95 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Male | 383 | 2.52 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Female | 194 | 3.71 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 387 | 7.05% |
| Associates Degree | 674 | 12.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 983 | 17.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 347 | 6.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,209 | 22.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 179 | 3.26% |
| Some College | 1,711 | 31.17% |
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 | 3,839 | 3,610 | 1,052 |
| Hispanic | 1,260 | 1,058 | 207 |
| 2+ Races | 421 | 401 | 165 |
| Native American | 158 | 46 | 0 |
| Other Race | 134 | 101 | 18 |
| Black | 102 | 102 | 0 |
| Asian | 23 | 0 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 39.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,574 | $46,004 | $58,306 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,056 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,197 | $43,000 | $6,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,103 | $22,346 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,786 | $32,924 | $26,250 |
| Some College | $24,541 | $25,724 | $23,699 |
$28,786
Average Earnings
$32,924
Average Male
$26,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.41% of Ruidoso residents speak only English, while 13.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,727 | 683 | 14.45% |
| Hispanic | 2,355 | 468 | 19.87% |
| Multiple | 817 | 276 | 33.78% |
| Black | 283 | 3 | 1.06% |
15.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.81%
Male Poverty Rate
14.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ruidoso is Multiple, with 33.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ruidoso is Black, with 1.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.28% |
| High School | 7.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.57% |
| Female Employed | 13.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 5% |
| Male Employed | 4.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,916 | $66,350 |
| Households | $36,033 | $56,582 |
| Married Families | $72,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,232 | $42,495 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
546
Number of Veterans
511
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 243 |
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 211 |
| 65 to 74 | 163 |
| 35 to 54 | 157 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 507 | 10.33% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 2.45% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 4.36% |
| Other Race | 15 | 6.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
34.23%
Born in Ruidoso
95.1%
Native Born
4.9%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
3.5%
Naturalized
95.1% of Ruidoso residents were born in the United States, with 34.23% having been born in New Mexico. 1.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,583 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 7,596 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 7,609 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 7,623 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 7,636 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 7,649 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 7,663 | -129 | -1.66% |
| 2022 | 7,792 | 32 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 7,760 | 57 | 0.74% |
| 2020 | 7,703 | -248 | -3.12% |
| 2019 | 7,951 | 84 | 1.07% |
| 2018 | 7,867 | 73 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 7,794 | 61 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 7,733 | 47 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 7,686 | -73 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 7,759 | -127 | -1.61% |
| 2013 | 7,886 | -66 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 7,952 | -70 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 8,022 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 8,019 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,698 | 3,098 | 67.35% |
| 1990 | 4,600 | 340 | 7.98% |
| 1980 | 4,260 | -3,323 | -43.82% |