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Manitou Springs, CO vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- Rio Rancho is 0% more densely populated than Manitou Springs.
- People are 13.2% more likely to be married in Rio Rancho.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years younger in Rio Rancho.
 Manitou Springs, CORio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock102,403329,725,481
 Female Population41.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population58.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
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 Population - 20105,004  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock51,765285,036,114
 Population - 19904,535  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock93.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now20.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock990.293.4
 Land Area3.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Manitou Springs, CORio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Manitou Springs, CORio Rancho, NMUnited States
 White88.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian3.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock2.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock43.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Manitou Springs, CORio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Married Population47.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.0%50.2%
 Never Married32.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.732.60
 Households2,323  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock27,37480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children38.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,121  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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