Rio Arriba County Summary

Life in Rio Arriba County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rio Arriba County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rio Arriba County:

  • The population in Rio Arriba County is 40,285.

  • The median home value in Rio Arriba County is $298,411.

  • The median income in Rio Arriba County is $52,031.

  • The median rent in Rio Arriba County is $704.

  • The unemployment rate in Rio Arriba County is 6.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Rio Arriba County is 21.8%.

  • The average high in Rio Arriba County is 67.2° and there are 25.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Rio Arriba County

List Of Cities & Towns in Rio Arriba County

Chimayo, NM Population 2,955

La Mesilla, NM Population 2,456

Dulce, NM Population 2,261

La Villita, NM Population 1,504

Ohkay Owingeh, NM Population 1,173

El Duende, NM Population 1,113

Dixon, NM Population 1,049

El Rito, NM Population 975

Santa Clara Pueblo, NM Population 957

Hernandez, NM Population 902

San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County), NM Population 845

Chamita, NM Population 841

Chama, NM Population 801

Los Luceros, NM Population 731

Canova, NM Population 589

Tierra Amarilla, NM Population 405

Truchas, NM Population 320

Ensenada, NM Population 294

Velarde, NM Population 287

Gallina, NM Population 270

Alcalde, NM Population 235

Chili, NM Population 220

Cordova, NM Population 180

Canjilon, NM Population 138

Lyden, NM Population 95

Lumberton, NM Population 81

Pueblito, NM Population 57

Youngsville, NM Population 52

Coyote, NM Population 32

Los Ojos, NM Population 19

La Madera, NM Population 0

Brazos, NM Population 0

Alamo , NM Population 0

Map Of Rio Arriba County

Rio Arriba County, NM Weather

  • The average high in Rio Arriba County is 67.2°.

  • There are 84.29 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 25.5 inches of rain each year with 13.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:31 hours of sun each day in Rio Arriba County.

StatRio Arriba County
Mean High67.2
Nice Days84.29
Rainfall25.5
Snowfall13.3
Sunny_hours7:31
67.2°
Average High
25.5
Inches of Rain

Rio Arriba County Photos

Chimayo Nm
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Espanola New Mexico City Hall
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Espanolac Nmc View W Across Riverside Dr
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Rio Arriba County Demographics

Population over time in Rio Arriba County

The current population in Rio Arriba County is 40,285. The population has increased 3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 40,347 3.6%
2021 38,962 -0.5%
2020 39,159 -

Gender in Rio Arriba County

  • Rio Arriba County is 50.7% female with 20,431 female residents.

  • Rio Arriba County is 49.3% male with 19,854 male residents.

Female
50.7% (20,431)
Male
49.3% (19,854)
Gender Rio Arriba County NM USA
Female 50.7% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Rio Arriba County

Rio Arriba County is:

  • 12.0% White with 4,853 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 229 African American residents.

  • 14.0% American Indian with 5,622 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 217 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 290 Other residents.

  • 0.9% Two Or More with 354 Two Or More residents.

  • 71.3% Hispanic with 28,711 Hispanic residents.

White
12.0% (4,853)
African American
0.6% (229)
American Indian
14.0% (5,622)
Asian
0.5% (217)
Hawaiian
0.0% (9)
Other
0.7% (290)
Two Or More
0.9% (354)
Hispanic
71.3% (28,711)

Table: Rio Arriba County By Race

Race Rio Arriba County NM USA
White 12.0% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 14.0% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.9% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 71.3% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

  • 7.8% of households in Rio Arriba County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.2% of households in Rio Arriba County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Rio Arriba County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Rio Arriba County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Rio Arriba County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Rio Arriba County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Rio Arriba County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Rio Arriba County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Rio Arriba County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Rio Arriba County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.8% (3,139)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.2% (2,916)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.2% (4,902)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.6% (3,460)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (5,042)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (7,521)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.7% (4,318)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.5% (4,633)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (2,446)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (1,903)
Income Rio Arriba County NM USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.2% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.2% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.6% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.7% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.5% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 6.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rio Arriba County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Rio Arriba County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Rio Arriba County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Rio Arriba County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Rio Arriba County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Rio Arriba County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Rio Arriba County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Rio Arriba County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Rio Arriba County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rio Arriba County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (2,014)
9-12th Grade
9% (3,625)
High School / GED
33% (13,294)
Some College
27% (10,876)
Associate's Degree
7% (2,819)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (4,431)
Master's Degree
7% (2,819)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (402)
Education Rio Arriba County NM USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 8% 6%
High School / GED 33% 26% 26%
Some College 27% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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