Red River, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 450, Red River's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Red River is a small community located in New Mexico, within Taos County. The total population is 450. It ranks as the 267th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Red River is 44.1 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Red River is $22,384. This is 65% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 72% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Red River, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $427,500. Housing costs are 72% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 19.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 40.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Red River has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.9% vs 36.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Red River, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.