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Ruidoso, NM vs Manitou Springs, CO

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- Manitou Springs is 0% more densely populated than Ruidoso.
- People are 12.2% less likely to be married in Manitou Springs.
- The Median Age is 7.8 years younger in Manitou Springs.
 Ruidoso, NMManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,912329,725,481
 Female Population54.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.838.4
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 Population - 20108,019  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,980285,036,114
 Population - 19904,600  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now75.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,574.993.4
 Land Area16.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ruidoso, NMManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8410.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Ruidoso, NMManitou Springs, COUnited States
 White63.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ruidoso, NMManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Married Population54.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.3%50.2%
 Never Married21.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.3%10.8%
 Widowed7.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.102.60
 Households3,508  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,20280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,444  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 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 3 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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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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