Rio Rancho, NM Demographics
A map of Rio Rancho's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 48,168 | 46.3% |
Hispanic | 43,334 | 41.6% |
Native American/Other | 3,992 | 3.8% |
Multiracial | 3,982 | 3.8% |
Black | 2,559 | 2.5% |
Asian | 2,011 | 1.9% |
Rio Rancho, New Mexico had a population of 104,046 in 2020. It was 46.3% White, 2.5% Black, 1.9% Asian, 41.6% Hispanic, 3.8% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rio Rancho, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Rio Rancho is the 3rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Rio Rancho's White Population
48,168 residents of Rio Rancho identify as White, or 46.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Rio Rancho slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Rio Rancho is ranked #188 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rio Rancho is more White than neighboring Paradise Hills (43.2% White), Rio Rancho Estates (26% White), Pueblo of Sandia Village (1% White), and Edith Endave (37% White). Rio Rancho is less White than neighboring Corrales (66.1% White).
Rio Rancho's Black Population
2,559 residents of Rio Rancho identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rio Rancho roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Rio Rancho is ranked #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rio Rancho is more Black than neighboring Paradise Hills (1.7% Black), Corrales (1% Black), Rio Rancho Estates (0.8% Black), Pueblo of Sandia Village (0.5% Black), and Edith Endave (1% Black).
Rio Rancho's Asian Population
2,011 residents of Rio Rancho identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rio Rancho roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Rio Rancho is ranked #30 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rio Rancho is more Asian than neighboring Paradise Hills (1% Asian), Corrales (1.1% Asian), Rio Rancho Estates (0.6% Asian), Pueblo of Sandia Village (0% Asian), and Edith Endave (1% Asian).
Rio Rancho's Hispanic Population
43,334 residents of Rio Rancho identify as Hispanic, or 41.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rio Rancho slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Rio Rancho is ranked #259 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rio Rancho is more Hispanic than neighboring Corrales (26.2% Hispanic), and Pueblo of Sandia Village (10% Hispanic). Rio Rancho is less Hispanic than neighboring Paradise Hills (47.4% Hispanic), Rio Rancho Estates (67.4% Hispanic), and Edith Endave (47.5% Hispanic).
Rio Rancho's Native American/Other Population
3,992 residents of Rio Rancho identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rio Rancho slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Rio Rancho is ranked #172 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rio Rancho is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paradise Hills (3.1% Native American/Other), Corrales (2.5% Native American/Other), and Rio Rancho Estates (2.8% Native American/Other). Rio Rancho is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pueblo of Sandia Village (85% Native American/Other), and Edith Endave (10.5% Native American/Other).
Rio Rancho's Multiracial Population
3,982 residents of Rio Rancho identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rio Rancho roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Rio Rancho is ranked #119 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rio Rancho is more Multiracial than neighboring Paradise Hills (3.6% Multiracial), Corrales (3.1% Multiracial), Rio Rancho Estates (2.4% Multiracial), Pueblo of Sandia Village (3.6% Multiracial), and Edith Endave (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.