Ruidoso Downs is a city located in Lincoln County New Mexico. Ruidoso Downs has a 2024 population of 2,558. Ruidoso Downs is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -3.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,641 in 2020.
The average household income in Ruidoso Downs is $34,154 with a poverty rate of 36.24%. The median age in Ruidoso Downs is 35.9 years: 53.2 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ruidoso Downs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,480 | 56.17% |
| Two or more races | 604 | 22.92% |
| Other race | 316 | 11.99% |
| Native American | 144 | 5.46% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 2.73% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 978 | 2.69 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 356 | 1.83 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Female | 347 | 3.38 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Married | 272 | 2.89 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Male | 3 | 7.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 126 | 6.86% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 6.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 1.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 8.22% |
| High School Graduate | 887 | 48.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 8.76% |
| Some College | 355 | 19.32% |
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 | 915 | 853 | 165 |
| Hispanic | 883 | 681 | 13 |
| Other Race | 236 | 190 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 197 | 197 | 22 |
| Black | 23 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,842 | $28,750 | $24,545 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,454 | $29,701 | $18,703 |
| Some College | $35,310 | $0 | $0 |
$25,454
Average Earnings
$29,701
Average Male
$18,703
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.24% of Ruidoso Downs residents speak only English, while 23.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,315 | 524 | 39.85% |
| Multiple | 604 | 429 | 71.03% |
| White | 1,014 | 264 | 26.04% |
| Native | 144 | 144 | 100% |
| Other | 316 | 95 | 30.06% |
| Black | 72 | 23 | 31.94% |
36.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.12%
Male Poverty Rate
41.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ruidoso Downs is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ruidoso Downs is White, with 26.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 30.48% |
| High School | 17.59% |
| Some College | 11.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 28.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,442 | $33,251 |
| Households | $28,939 | $34,154 |
| Married Families | $53,061 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,690 | $35,556 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.8%
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
183
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
107
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Korea | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 123 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 13.25% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
2%
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
47.86%
Born in Ruidoso Downs
88.69%
Native Born
11.31%
Foreign Born
10.55%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
88.69% of Ruidoso Downs residents were born in the United States, with 47.86% having been born in New Mexico. 10.55% 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 | 2,455 | -20 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 2,475 | -21 | -0.84% |
| 2027 | 2,496 | -21 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 2,517 | -20 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 2,537 | -21 | -0.82% |
| 2024 | 2,558 | -21 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 2,579 | -60 | -2.27% |
| 2022 | 2,639 | -10 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 2,649 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 2,641 | 29 | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 2,612 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 2,606 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 2,602 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 2,599 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 2,598 | -42 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | 2,640 | -59 | -2.19% |
| 2013 | 2,699 | -38 | -1.39% |
| 2012 | 2,737 | -37 | -1.33% |
| 2011 | 2,774 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 2,790 | 0 | 0% |