Rio Rancho 2009 Population Estimates Released from Census Bureau

The latest population estimates – which run one year behind the current date – are out from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Rio Rancho’s estimated population as of July 1, 2009, is 82,574.  This is an increase from 79,723 on July 1, 2008.

Below is information related to other New Mexican communities and their population changes.

Albuquerque (Largest NM City)
2008: 522,523
2009: 528,497

Las Cruces (Second Largest NM City)
2008: 90,908
2009: 93,570

Rio Rancho (Third Largest NM City)
2008: 79,723
2009: 82,574

Santa Fe (Fourth Largest NM City)
2008: 72,578
2009: 73,720

Roswell (Fifth Largest NM City)
2008: 46,147
2009: 46,576