According to Claritas Inc., the City of Rio Rancho’s 2012 population was 93,054, an 80% growth from 2000. Rio Rancho is New Mexico’s fastest-growing and the third largest city, surpassing Santa Fe.
Rio Rancho is Growing….
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| Years | % Growth Change | Year Begin Population | Year End Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 – 2017 Projection (Claritas, Inc.) |
17.01% | 2011: 93,054 | 2016: 108,881 |
| 2000 – 2010 (U.S. Census) | 69% | 2000: 51,765 | 2010: 87,521 |
| 1990 – 2000 (U.S. Census) | 58.43% | 1990: 32,674 | 2000: 51,765 |
| 1980-1990 (U.S. Census) Note: Rio Rancho was incorporated in 1981 |
227.2% | 1980: 9,985 | 1990: 32,674 |
Historic Population Growth
2000 – 2008 Population Growth Rate of NM’s 10 Largest Cities
| City | 2000 Population | 2008 Population | % Change 2000 – 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo | 35582 | 35757 | 0.491 |
| Albuquerque | 448607 | 521999 | 16.35 |
| Carlsbad | 25625 | 25629 | 0.015 |
| Clovis | 32667 | 32352 | -0.964 |
| Farmington | 37844 | 42637 | 12.66 |
| Hobbs | 28657 | 30476 | 6.347 |
| Las Cruces | 74267 | 91865 | 23.695 |
| Rio Rancho | 51765 | 79655 | 53.878 |
| Roswell | 45293 | 46198 | 1.998 |
| Santa Fe | 62203 | 71831 | 15.478 |
Racial Demographic
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Age Demographic
(Click image for a larger view) 2012 Median age is 36.1
Ethnic Demographic
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