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Ruidoso Downs, NM

Lincoln CountyElev. 1,956 m
Population
2,629
Median home
$55,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Ruidoso Downs

With about 2,629 residents, Ruidoso Downs is one of New Mexico's notable places. Ruidoso Downs sits in Lincoln County. The median age is 35.3 and the median household income is $31,413. Homes carry a median value of $55,400, and about 70% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (60.4%). Around 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,629
Median age
35.3
Median household income
$31,413
Per-capita income
$15,430
Poverty rate
29.1%
High-school grad or higher
84.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg. commute
20.6 min
Work from home
0%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White35.5%
Hispanic or Latino60.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Service28.9%
Management, business, science & arts28.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance25.8%
Sales & office15%
Production, transportation & material moving1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$55,400
Median gross rent
$826/mo
Owner-occupied
69.9%
Median year built
1990
Households
1,032
Avg. household size
2.55

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Ruidoso Downs.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Ruidoso Downs vs New Mexico and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Ruidoso Downs.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lincoln County
LightningRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Ruidoso Downs is in Lincoln County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ruidoso Downs sits in Lincoln County. Elevation ~1,956 m.

Population trend
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Map of Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs, NM
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Ruidoso Downs — frequently asked

What is the population of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico?
Ruidoso Downs has a population of about 2,629, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ruidoso Downs?
The median home value in Ruidoso Downs is $55,400, and the median gross rent is $826/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Ruidoso Downs face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lincoln County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, wildfire, winter weather.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ruidoso Downs?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Ruidoso Downs. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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