Rio Arriba County, NM

County

Cities in Rio Arriba County

Neighborhoods in Rio Arriba County

La Mesilla / Guachupangue

Navajo City / Carracas

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Rio Arriba

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.0%

Households with Children

29.4%

School Enrollment K-12

4,798

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 17.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.1%
Working Age (35-54): 22.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.7%
Seniors (65+): 21.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.3%
High School / GED: 34.5%
Some College or Associate's: 34.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.0%
Single Parents: 15.4%
Couples & Adults: 34.1%
Living Alone: 36.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 67.2%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 15.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 33.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.2%
Central American: 0.7%
South American: 0.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 63.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 30.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 70.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 87.4%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 12.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 76.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 48.5%
Spanish: 44.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 6.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.9%
Middle School (5-8): 6.4%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 77.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources