2025 Compare Cities People:
Riverside, CA vs Rio Rancho, NM

Change Cities
Highlights
- Rio Rancho is 0% more densely populated than Riverside.
- People are 21.4% more likely to be married in Rio Rancho.
- The Median Age is 6.8 years older in Rio Rancho.
 Riverside, CARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock102,403329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
 space3
 Population - 2010305,417  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock51,765285,036,114
 Population - 1990226,505  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock93.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now46.0%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock990.293.4
 Land Area81.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Riverside, CARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Riverside, CARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 White27.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian8.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock2.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock43.9%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Riverside, CARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Married Population44.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.0%50.2%
 Never Married42.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.3%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.732.60
 Households88,340  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock27,37480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households23,320  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

   |    Reply

I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Riverside

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Rio Rancho


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.