Rio Rancho, NM population by race
The table below shows Rio Rancho's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,922 | 67.01% |
| Black or African American | 3,032 | 2.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,638 | 3.49% |
| Asian | 2,045 | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 351 | 0.34% |
| Some other race | 7,957 | 7.63% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 17,406 | 16.68% |
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Rio Rancho population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Rio Rancho has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Rio Rancho's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Rio Rancho population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.01% are white, 2.91% are Black or African American, 3.49% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.96% are Asian, 0.34% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.63% are some other race and 16.68% are multiracial.
Rio Rancho 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rio Rancho is White with a population of 69,922 (67.01% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 17,406 (16.68% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rio Rancho, NM
By ethnicity, 45,330 (43.44% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 59,021 (56.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rio Rancho, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 47,826 (81.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rio Rancho, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rio Rancho's Non-Hispanic population.
Rio Rancho Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 47,826 | 81.03% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,755 | 4.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2,903 | 4.92% |
| Asian alone | 1,821 | 3.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 144 | 0.24% |
| Some other race alone | 260 | 0.44% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,312 | 5.61% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rio Rancho, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 25,321 (55.86% of the total Hispanic population).
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Rio Rancho, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rio Rancho's Hispanic population.
Rio Rancho Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 25,321 | 55.86% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,272 | 2.81% |
| Cuban | 349 | 0.77% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 18,388 | 40.56% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rio Rancho, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 43.44% of Rio Rancho population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rio Rancho, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 25,321 (55.86% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rio Rancho, NM have?
Rio Rancho, NM has 3,032 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.91% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rio Rancho is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rio Rancho, NM?
With 56.56% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rio Rancho.
That being said, with a 7.63% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Rio Rancho.
What is the majority race in Rio Rancho, NM?
With a population of 69,922 (67.01% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rio Rancho.
Some other races are second largest race in Rio Rancho, with 7.63% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
