Rio Communities, NM Demographics

A map of Rio Communities's Population by Race

Rio Communities, New Mexico has an estimated population of 4,925, a less than 1% change from the 4,926 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.0% Hispanic, 25.6% White, 4.3% Native American/Other, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rio Communities, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rio Communities has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rio Communities, that probability was 55.3% in 2020 and 52.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rio Communities is ranked the 47th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. 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 Communities was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rio Communities's White Population

1,259 residents of Rio Communities, or 25.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rio Communities is considerably lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Rio Communities ranks 225th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Communities's White population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. White residents' share of Rio Communities's population has decreased from 40.2% to 25.6%.

Rio Communities is more White than neighboring Jarales (22.2% White), Adelino (19.8% White), and Pueblitos (15.1% White). Rio Communities is less White than neighboring Sausal (26.2% White), and Madrone (35.9% White).

Rio Communities's Black Population

125 residents of Rio Communities, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rio Communities is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Rio Communities ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Communities's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.8%. Black residents' share of Rio Communities's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.5%.

Rio Communities is more Black than neighboring Jarales (0% Black), Adelino (0% Black), Madrone (0% Black), and Pueblitos (0% Black). Rio Communities is less Black than neighboring Sausal (5.6% Black).

Rio Communities's Asian Population

0 residents of Rio Communities, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rio Communities is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Rio Communities ranks 178th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Communities's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rio Communities's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rio Communities's Hispanic Population

3,153 residents of Rio Communities, or 64.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rio Communities is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Rio Communities ranks 206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Communities's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rio Communities's population has increased from 53.3% to 64.0%.

Rio Communities is more Hispanic than neighboring Sausal (53.8% Hispanic), and Madrone (58.3% Hispanic). Rio Communities is less Hispanic than neighboring Jarales (73.8% Hispanic), Adelino (80.2% Hispanic), and Pueblitos (84.9% Hispanic).

Rio Communities's Native American/Other Population

210 residents of Rio Communities, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rio Communities is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rio Communities ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Communities's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 121.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rio Communities's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.3%.

Rio Communities is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sausal (0% Native American/Other), Jarales (0.9% Native American/Other), Adelino (0% Native American/Other), Madrone (1.4% Native American/Other), and Pueblitos (0% Native American/Other).

Rio Communities's Multiracial Population

178 residents of Rio Communities, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rio Communities is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rio Communities ranks 250th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Communities's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 49.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Rio Communities's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.6%.

Rio Communities is more Multiracial than neighboring Jarales (3% Multiracial), Adelino (0% Multiracial), and Pueblitos (0% Multiracial). Rio Communities is less Multiracial than neighboring Sausal (14.3% Multiracial), and Madrone (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.