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
| White | 73.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| 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.
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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.
What distinguishes Ruidoso is density: among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, around 4 people per square mile. Ruidoso is a metro area in NM with a population of 20,227.
The typical household earns $51,643, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.4%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $212,200, with typical rent around $883.
Roughly 28.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.