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 $37,517 with a poverty rate of 29.14%. The median age in Ruidoso Downs is 35.3 years: 40.3 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ruidoso Downs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,365 | 51.92% |
| Two or more races | 830 | 31.57% |
| Other race | 353 | 13.43% |
| Native American | 71 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.19% |
| 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 | 1,032 | 2.55 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Female | 375 | 3 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Married | 336 | 2.94 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Non Family | 318 | 1.57 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Male | 3 | 5.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
69.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 6.87% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 6.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 2.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 136 | 7.53% |
| High School Graduate | 893 | 49.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 153 | 8.47% |
| Some College | 322 | 17.83% |
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 | 900 | 846 | 173 |
| Hispanic | 894 | 671 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 318 | 251 | 17 |
| Other Race | 206 | 179 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,996 | $28,723 | $23,091 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,553 | $26,712 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,488 | $29,545 | $21,491 |
| Some College | $38,116 | $38,760 | $28,786 |
$24,488
Average Earnings
$29,545
Average Male
$21,491
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.9% of Ruidoso Downs residents speak only English, while 33.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,587 | 595 | 37.49% |
| Multiple | 830 | 434 | 52.29% |
| White | 934 | 100 | 10.71% |
| Other | 353 | 84 | 23.8% |
| Native | 71 | 71 | 100% |
29.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.69%
Male Poverty Rate
29.51%
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 10.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.53% |
| High School | 19.04% |
| Some College | 6.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.45% |
| Female Employed | 21.89% |
| Male Employed | 0.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,566 | $38,728 |
| Households | $31,413 | $37,517 |
| Married Families | $55,665 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $34,747 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
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
205
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
109
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 15.44% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.23% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
43.7%
Born in Ruidoso Downs
81.82%
Native Born
18.18%
Foreign Born
13.28%
Non Citizen
4.91%
Naturalized
81.82% of Ruidoso Downs residents were born in the United States, with 43.7% having been born in New Mexico. 13.28% 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% |