U.S. County · Profile

Rio Arriba County

39.9KTotal Population
7Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.15%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Rio Arriba County has a population of 39,876 as of 2023. It is located in New Mexico.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Rio Arriba County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):71.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Hispanic or Latino71.3%28,432
White35.3%14,076
Some Other Race30.5%12,162
Two or More Races17.9%7,138
American Indian/Alaska Native15.0%5,981
Black or African American0.6%239
Asian0.5%199
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Rio Arriba County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,031
30.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,878
27.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.8%
89.6% above national average
Median Age
41.7 years

Income & Poverty

$52,031Median Household Income
$27,878Per Capita Income
21.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,031$69,379
Families$65,388$83,202
Married-couple Families$65,388$73,235
Nonfamily Households$30,494$32,934

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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