Ramah CDP, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Ramah CDP is a small community located in New Mexico. The total population is 458. It ranks as the 264th most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ramah CDP is 53.4 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ramah CDP is $111,462. This is 79% higher than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 42% higher. The poverty rate stands at 34.1%. This is 89% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 17.3%. This is 188% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $222,400. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $232,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Ramah CDP is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 40.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ramah CDP is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.0% vs 36.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population (16.4%) is well below the state average of 48.1%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ramah CDP, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 492 Census-designated places in New Mexico. For official data, visit data.census.gov.