Ruidoso Village, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 7698 people in the city, organized into 457 households, and 284 families living in the city. The population density was 538.7 people per square mile (207.99/km˛), it is the 87th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 7584 housing units at an average density of 530.7 per square mile (204.9/km˛). The average household size was 2.22 people, and the average family size was 2.72 people. In the city Age distribution was 20.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 110.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 114.9 females. The median age was 46.2 years, The median age of males was 44.9 years, for females the median age was 47.2 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 87.5% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 2.38% American Indian, 0.31% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 2.05% from two or more races and 7.44% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $37107, making it the 56th highest city by median household income in New Mexico. The median income for a family in the city was $44846, making its New Mexico's 47th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $22721, making it the 23rd wealthiest city by per capita income among the New Mexico. The median income was $19258, Males had a median income of $22480 versus $15958 for females.
In 2000, 1590 pupils and students, of which 706 are male and 884 are female, 20.65% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 111 nursery or pri school, 67 kindergarten, 838 elementary school, 334 high school and 240 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7698 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7870 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7958 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7986 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8142 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8420 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8653 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8837 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8966 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9003 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9096 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 46 | 65 | 111 |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 31 | 67 |
| Elementary school | 413 | 425 | 838 |
| High school | 156 | 178 | 334 |
| College or graduate school | 55 | 185 | 240 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso village, New Mexico | $37107 | $44846 | $22721 |
| Lincoln County, New Mexico | $33886 | $40035 | $19338 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |