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Population Review

Census ACS · #911 μSA

Ruidoso Metro Area

The Ruidoso, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has 20,227 residents. The median household income is $51,643 and the median home value is $212,200.

20,227

Population

4

People / sq mi

$51,643

Median Income

$212,200

Median Home Value

The Ruidoso CBSA covers 4,831 sq mi of land at 4.2 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White73.2%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian2.3%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.2%

Economy & Income

$51,643

Median Household Income

$36,086

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Housing

$212,200

Median Home Value

$883

Median Rent

79.5%

Homeownership

Education

91.8%

High School+

28.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

12.8%

Work From Home

21.2 min

Avg Commute

52.8%

Foreign Born

Ruidoso spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Ruidoso, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 20,227 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #911 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Ruidoso metro area is $51,643, with a per capita income of $36,086.

The Ruidoso, Nm CBSA spans the state of New Mexico.

Data for the Ruidoso, Nm CBSA (40760) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.