Ruidoso is a village located in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Ruidoso has a 2025 population of 7,636. Ruidoso is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,703 in 2020.
The average household income in Ruidoso is $65,366 with a poverty rate of 16.54%.The median age in Ruidoso is 44.4 years: 40.4 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ruidoso includes 77.44% White, 4.17% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 5,964 | 77.44% |
Two or more races | 1,090 | 14.15% |
Other race | 321 | 4.17% |
Black or African American | 131 | 1.7% |
Native American | 114 | 1.48% |
Asian | 81 | 1.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ruidoso's average per capita income is $34,138. Household income levels show a median of $50,259. The poverty rate stands at 16.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $85,063 | - |
Families | $73,750 | $80,985 |
Households | $50,259 | $65,366 |
Non Families | $31,667 | $47,506 |
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