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- Rio Rancho is 0% more densely populated than Rio Rancho.
- People are 7.7% less likely to be married in Rio Rancho.
- The Median Age is 0.3 years younger in Rio Rancho.
 Rio Rancho, NMUnited States, NM
 Population  Unlock329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock
 Median Age  Unlock38.4
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 Population - 201087,982  Unlock
 Population - 2000  Unlock285,036,114
 Population - 199032,721  Unlock
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now205.3%  Unlock
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 Population Density  Unlock93.4
 Land Area103.4  Unlock
 Water Area  Unlock264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Rio Rancho, NMRio Rancho, NM
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%  Unlock
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.4%  Unlock
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.2%  Unlock
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.0%  Unlock
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%
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 Race
 Rio Rancho, NMRio Rancho, NM
 White46.5%  Unlock
 Black  Unlock12.2%
 Asian1.5%  Unlock
 Native American  Unlock0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock
 Other  Unlock0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock
 Hispanic  Unlock18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Rio Rancho, NMRio Rancho, NM
 Married Population54.0%  Unlock
     Currently Married  Unlock48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock
 Single Population  Unlock50.2%
 Never Married28.8%  Unlock
 Divorced  Unlock10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock
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 Household Size  Unlock2.60
 Households37,307  Unlock
 Family Households  Unlock80,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.4%  Unlock
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.9%
 Non Family Households9,933  Unlock
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.5%  Unlock
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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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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