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Rio Rancho, NM is a bustling city with a population of 102,403 and a population density of 966 people per square mile. The city offers many year-round outdoor activities as well as local businesses, organizations, and sporting events. Popular places for outdoor recreation include the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, Coronado State Monument, and the Petroglyph National Monument. Local businesses include the Loma Colorado Shopping Center, Rio Rancho Town Center, and the Santa Ana Star Center. There are also several organizations in the area dedicated to helping those in need such as United Way and Catholic Charities. Lastly, local sporting events include professional football games at the Isotopes Park and collegiate games at The Pit Stadium. With so much to do in Rio Rancho, it's no wonder why so many people choose to call it home!

The population in Rio Rancho is 102,403. There are 990 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rio Rancho is 38.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rio Rancho is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Rio Rancho
- 54.0% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 34.7% are married with children
- 18.9% have children, but are single
Race in Rio Rancho

- 50.3% are White
- 2.6% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 1.9% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 40.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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Reviews for Rio Rancho
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I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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