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Riverside, CA vs Ruidoso, NM

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- Ruidoso is 0% more densely populated than Riverside.
- People are 22.2% more likely to be married in Ruidoso.
- The Median Age is 18.7 years older in Ruidoso.
 Riverside, CARuidoso, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock7,636329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock50.638.4
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 Population - 2010305,417  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock7,698285,036,114
 Population - 1990226,505  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now46.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock475.193.4
 Land Area81.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Riverside, CARuidoso, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock16.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Riverside, CARuidoso, NMUnited States
 White27.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.0%12.2%
 Asian8.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock32.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Riverside, CARuidoso, NMUnited States
 Married Population44.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock54.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.7%50.2%
 Never Married42.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.8%10.8%
 Widowed4.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.172.60
 Households88,340  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,06480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock51.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households23,320  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.5%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

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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

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Over 8 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

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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 4 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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