Ruidoso Downs, NM Demographics

A map of Ruidoso Downs's Population by Race

Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico had a population of 2,620 in 2020. It was 36.3% White, 0.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 55.0% Hispanic, 5.2% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ruidoso Downs, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ruidoso Downs is the 72nd 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).

Ruidoso Downs's White Population

952 residents of Ruidoso Downs identify as White, or 36.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Ruidoso Downs roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ruidoso Downs is ranked #250 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ruidoso Downs is more White than neighboring Mescalero (2.6% White). Ruidoso Downs is less White than neighboring Ruidoso (61.4% White), Capitan (69.6% White), Nogal (82.9% White), and Bent (57.3% White).

Ruidoso Downs's Black Population

11 residents of Ruidoso Downs identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ruidoso Downs roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ruidoso Downs is ranked #192 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ruidoso Downs is more Black than neighboring Nogal (0% Black), Mescalero (0.1% Black), and Bent (0% Black).

Ruidoso Downs's Asian Population

14 residents of Ruidoso Downs identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ruidoso Downs roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ruidoso Downs is ranked #150 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ruidoso Downs is more Asian than neighboring Nogal (0% Asian), Mescalero (0.1% Asian), and Bent (0% Asian). Ruidoso Downs is less Asian than neighboring Ruidoso (1.1% Asian), and Capitan (0.6% Asian).

Ruidoso Downs's Hispanic Population

1,440 residents of Ruidoso Downs identify as Hispanic, or 55.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ruidoso Downs slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ruidoso Downs is ranked #199 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ruidoso Downs is more Hispanic than neighboring Ruidoso (30.2% Hispanic), Capitan (24.7% Hispanic), Nogal (10.5% Hispanic), Mescalero (8.6% Hispanic), and Bent (39.3% Hispanic).

Ruidoso Downs's Native American/Other Population

135 residents of Ruidoso Downs identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ruidoso Downs roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ruidoso Downs is ranked #150 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ruidoso Downs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ruidoso (3.5% Native American/Other), Capitan (1.3% Native American/Other), Nogal (0% Native American/Other), and Bent (2% Native American/Other). Ruidoso Downs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mescalero (87.9% Native American/Other).

Ruidoso Downs's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Ruidoso Downs identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ruidoso Downs roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ruidoso Downs is ranked #229 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ruidoso Downs is more Multiracial than neighboring Mescalero (0.7% Multiracial), and Bent (1.3% Multiracial). Ruidoso Downs is less Multiracial than neighboring Ruidoso (3.4% Multiracial), Capitan (3.4% Multiracial), and Nogal (6.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.