Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,070 | — | #1,203 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,155 | -23.9% | #2,317 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,496 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $243,700 | -13.6% | #941 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $740 | -36.4% | #2,528 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | +44.7% | #2,482 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rio Arriba County has a population of 40,070, making it the #1,203 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rio Arriba County is $57,155, ranking #2,317 out of 3,222 counties — 23.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Rio Arriba County is $243,700 (-13.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $740/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.
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91.3% of residents in Rio Arriba County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.
About Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico has a total population of 40,070, making it the 1,203rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rio Arriba County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rio Arriba County is $57,155, which ranks #2,317 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Rio Arriba County is $243,700, 13.6% below the national median. Renters in Rio Arriba County pay a median gross rent of $740 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rio Arriba County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.4 min.
Rio Arriba County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 67.2% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (15.5%) and White (non-Hispanic) (14.0%).
All data for Rio Arriba County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.