Rio Lucio, NM Demographics

A map of Rio Lucio's Population by Race

Rio Lucio, New Mexico has an estimated population of 485, a dramatic increase from the 303 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.0% Hispanic, 5.6% White, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rio Lucio, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rio Lucio has become considerably 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 Lucio, that probability was 25.8% in 2020 and 15.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rio Lucio is ranked the 251st 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 Lucio was ranked the 295th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rio Lucio's White Population

27 residents of Rio Lucio, or 5.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rio Lucio is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Rio Lucio ranks 412th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Lucio's White population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Rio Lucio's population has decreased from 10.2% to 5.6%.

Rio Lucio is more White than neighboring Picuris Pueblo (4% White). Rio Lucio is less White than neighboring Chamisal (13% White), Peñasco (12.6% White), Vadito (18.6% White), and Ojo Sarco (73.2% White).

Rio Lucio's Black Population

0 residents of Rio Lucio, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rio Lucio is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Rio Lucio ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Lucio's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Rio Lucio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rio Lucio's Asian Population

0 residents of Rio Lucio, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rio Lucio is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Rio Lucio ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Lucio's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Rio Lucio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rio Lucio is less Asian than neighboring Vadito (0.8% Asian).

Rio Lucio's Hispanic Population

446 residents of Rio Lucio, or 92.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rio Lucio is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Rio Lucio ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Lucio's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 72.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rio Lucio's population has increased from 85.5% to 92.0%.

Rio Lucio is more Hispanic than neighboring Picuris Pueblo (4% Hispanic), Chamisal (86.3% Hispanic), Peñasco (86.3% Hispanic), Vadito (80.7% Hispanic), and Ojo Sarco (26.8% Hispanic).

Rio Lucio's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Rio Lucio, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rio Lucio is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rio Lucio ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Lucio's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rio Lucio's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.6%.

Rio Lucio is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chamisal (0% Native American/Other), Peñasco (0.9% Native American/Other), Vadito (0% Native American/Other), and Ojo Sarco (0% Native American/Other). Rio Lucio is less Native American/Other than neighboring Picuris Pueblo (78% Native American/Other).

Rio Lucio's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Rio Lucio, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rio Lucio is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rio Lucio ranks 406th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Lucio's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Rio Lucio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Rio Lucio is more Multiracial than neighboring Chamisal (0.7% Multiracial), Peñasco (0.2% Multiracial), Vadito (0% Multiracial), and Ojo Sarco (0% Multiracial). Rio Lucio is less Multiracial than neighboring Picuris Pueblo (14% 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.