Ruidoso Downs, NM Profile
Ruidoso Downs, NM, population 2,697, is located
in New Mexico's Lincoln county,
about 120.2 miles from El Paso and 135.4 miles from Albuquerque.
Through the 90's Ruidoso Downs's population has grown by about 98%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Ruidoso Downs has grown by about 8%. Since 2005 Ruidoso Downs's population has declined by about 1%.
Ruidoso Downs's property crime levels tend to be higher than New Mexico's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Ruidoso Downs tend to be higher than New Mexico's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 67% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 27% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 8.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 2,614 | N/A |
| 2001 | 2,631 | 0.65% |
| 2002 | 2,636 | 0.19% |
| 2003 | 2,682 | 1.75% |
| 2004 | 2,759 | 2.87% |
| 2005 | 2,733 | -0.94% |
| 2006 | 2,738 | 0.18% |
| 2007 | 2,702 | -1.31% |
| 2008 | 2,703 | 0.04% |
| 2009 | 2,697 | -0.22% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $29,375 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 1,129 |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 678 |
| 2005 | 1,593 |
| 2006 | 250 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 678 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 1,423 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 5 | 16 |
| 2003 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 2005 |
0 | 3 | 1 | 27 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 |
0 | 4 | 0 | 35 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 2,688 |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 11,215 |
| 2005 | 8,787 |
| 2006 | 6,053 |
| 2007 | 6,346 |
| 2008 | 3,991 |
| 2009 | 4,625 |
| 2010 | 3,248 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
4 |
43 |
3 |
| 2003 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2004 |
23 |
177 |
15 |
| 2005 |
23 |
141 |
7 |
| 2006 |
42 |
71 |
8 |
| 2007 |
41 |
77 |
14 |
| 2008 |
30 |
73 |
3 |
| 2009 |
39 |
76 |
7 |
| 2010 |
20 |
64 |
5 |
Location
| Elevation | 6,420 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.1 Square Miles |
