Rio Rancho, NM Demographics

A map of Rio Rancho's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	48,484	48,168	44.7%	46.3%
Hispanic	45,689	43,334	42.1%	41.6%
Multiracial	4,928	3,982	4.5%	3.8%
Native American/Other	4,729	3,992	4.4%	3.8%
Black	3,068	2,559	2.8%	2.5%
Asian	1,617	2,011	1.5%	1.9%

Rio Rancho, New Mexico has an estimated population of 108,515, an increase from the 104,046 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.7% White, 42.1% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 4.4% Native American/Other, 2.8% Black, and 1.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rio Rancho, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rio Rancho has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Rancho, that probability was 60.8% in 2020 and 61.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rio Rancho is ranked the 3rd 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 Rancho was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rio Rancho's White Population

48,484 residents of Rio Rancho, or 44.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rio Rancho is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Rio Rancho ranks 188th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Rancho's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Rio Rancho's population has decreased from 46.3% to 44.7%.

Rio Rancho is more White than neighboring Rio Rancho Estates (29% White), Pueblo of Sandia Village (14.7% White), and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (43% White). Rio Rancho is less White than neighboring Paradise Hills (46.7% White), and Corrales (63.9% White).

Rio Rancho's Black Population

3,068 residents of Rio Rancho, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rio Rancho is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Rio Rancho ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Rancho's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.9%. Black residents' share of Rio Rancho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Rio Rancho is more Black than neighboring Paradise Hills (1.1% Black), Corrales (0.9% Black), Rio Rancho Estates (1.2% Black), Pueblo of Sandia Village (0% Black), and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (0.4% Black).

Rio Rancho's Asian Population

1,617 residents of Rio Rancho, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rio Rancho is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Rio Rancho ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Rancho's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Asian residents' share of Rio Rancho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Rio Rancho is more Asian than neighboring Paradise Hills (0.4% Asian), Corrales (0.8% Asian), Rio Rancho Estates (0% Asian), Pueblo of Sandia Village (0% Asian), and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (0.4% Asian).

Rio Rancho's Hispanic Population

45,689 residents of Rio Rancho, or 42.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rio Rancho is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Rio Rancho ranks 259th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Rancho's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rio Rancho's population has increased from 41.6% to 42.1%.

Rio Rancho is more Hispanic than neighboring Corrales (29.4% Hispanic), and Pueblo of Sandia Village (1% Hispanic). Rio Rancho is less Hispanic than neighboring Paradise Hills (42.4% Hispanic), Rio Rancho Estates (66.1% Hispanic), and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (47.4% Hispanic).

Rio Rancho's Native American/Other Population

4,729 residents of Rio Rancho, or 4.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rio Rancho is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rio Rancho ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Rancho's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rio Rancho's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.4%.

Rio Rancho is more Native American/Other than neighboring Corrales (2.6% Native American/Other), Rio Rancho Estates (2.7% Native American/Other), and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (3.5% Native American/Other). Rio Rancho is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paradise Hills (6.3% Native American/Other), and Pueblo of Sandia Village (81.5% Native American/Other).

Rio Rancho's Multiracial Population

4,928 residents of Rio Rancho, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rio Rancho is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rio Rancho ranks 121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Rancho's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Rio Rancho's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.5%.

Rio Rancho is more Multiracial than neighboring Paradise Hills (3.1% Multiracial), Corrales (2.4% Multiracial), Rio Rancho Estates (1% Multiracial), and Pueblo of Sandia Village (2.9% Multiracial). Rio Rancho is less Multiracial than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (5.3% 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.