City

Ruidoso Downs, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  New Mexico

👥3,087Population
💰$33,250Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.1%Hispanic: 54%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.9%Race
White34.1%
Hispanic54.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty24.8% ▲ 148% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma64 (3.3%)
HS Graduate839 (42.8%)
Some College266 (13.6%)
Associates293 (14.9%)
Bachelors309 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree190 (9.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 9.7%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College13.6%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate9.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,250 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Rent$826/mo
Total Housing Units1,673
Vacant Units463

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%
Walked
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
50%
About Ruidoso Downs, NM

Ruidoso Downs is a city in New Mexico, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,087 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Ruidoso Downs is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,250 is well below the national average. Approximately 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The population of Ruidoso Downs is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (53.97%).

Ruidoso Downs, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Ruidoso Downs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88346 3,087 $33,250 — $826 4.8% 25.5% 71.5%

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