Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rio Arriba County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35039
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 5860.87 sq mi
- Water Area
- 35.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 5896.19 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.509669
- Longitude
- -106.693983
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 38,197
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,272
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,925 | 33.8% |
| Hispanic | 25,276 | 66.2% |
| White | 5,838 | 15.3% |
| Black | 224 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,277 | 16.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,654 | 36.4% |
| Hispanic | 18,620 | 63.6% |
| White | 5,288 | 18.1% |
| Black | 278 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,092 | 17.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 40,070
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,681
- Poverty Rate
- 18.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,263
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,691 | 21.7% |
| Black | 272 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 252 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,639
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,819 | 68.8% |
| Republican | 2,863 | 15.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,625 | 14.1% |
| Other | 84 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,806 | 47.2% |
| Female | 9,833 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,414 | 23.7% |
| Hispanic | 12,938 | 69.4% |
| Black | 15 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,942
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,600 | 58.9% |
| Hispanic | 6,710 | 51.9% |
| Black | 8 | 53.3% |
| Asian | 62 | 55.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,654 | 52.9% |
| Female | 5,288 | 53.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,176 (29.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,292 (19.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,862
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $234,895
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $783
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 10.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.