Rio Communities Cdp, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 4213 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 686.1 people per square mile (264.9/kmē), making it the 68th most densely populated census designated place in New Mexico. There were 1910 housing units at an average density of 311.1 per square mile (120.12/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.39 persons, and the average family size was 2.86 persons. In the census designated place the population is diverse age-wise, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males. The median age is 44.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Rio Communities Cdp was 42.2 and 46.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 79.87% White, 3.13% Black or African American, 1.28% American Indian, 0.47% Asian, 0.17% Native Hawaiian, 3.77% from two or more races and 11.3% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $33125, it is the 71st highest census designated place by median household income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $39205, it is 62nd wealthiest census designated place by median family income in New Mexico. The per capita income for the census designated place was $18260, it is the 44th wealthiest census designated place in terms of per capita income. The median income is $21416, The median income for males was $26674 versus $15976 for females.
In 2000, 875 pupils and students, of which 43.77% are male and 56.23% are female, 20.77% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.86% nursery or pri school, 7.09% kindergarten, 47.43% elementary school, 21.49% high school and 17.14% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | -1 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3521 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3532 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3549 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3560 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3554 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3563 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3580 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3560 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3588 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3597 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 37 | 62 |
| Elementary school | 178 | 237 | 415 |
| High school | 70 | 118 | 188 |
| College or graduate school | 80 | 70 | 150 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Communities CDP, New Mexico | $33125 | $39205 | $18260 |
| Valencia County, New Mexico | $34099 | $37157 | $14747 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |