Rio Chiquito, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rio Chiquito, New Mexico had a total population of 187, the 364th largest community in New Mexico. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Rio Chiquito Quick Facts
How Rio Chiquito Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 211 | 187 | -11.4% |
| Median home value | $242,200 | $246,800 | +1.9% |
How Rio Chiquito Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Rio Chiquito Rankings in New Mexico
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Other Cities in Santa Fe County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 89,019 | $73,482 | 12.9% | $444,900 |
| Española | 10,473 | $47,667 | 20.4% | $210,800 |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe | 5,619 | $106,633 | 8.4% | $591,900 |
| La Cienega | 3,543 | $85,250 | 10.0% | $517,100 |
| Agua Fria | 2,898 | $65,101 | 25.3% | $270,400 |
| Chimayo | 2,390 | $56,484 | 27.0% | $227,500 |
| Pojoaque | 2,327 | $74,028 | 11.3% | $165,600 |
| Las Campanas | 2,119 | $204,922 | 8.9% | $1,545,800 |
| Nambe | 2,035 | $59,375 | 15.2% | $301,500 |
| Tres Arroyos | 1,926 | $87,841 | 2.2% | $678,500 |
Cities Similar to Rio Chiquito
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Pintado | 187 | $41,250 | N/A | 8.3% | 29.9% |
| Animas | 186 | $103,125 | $124,200 | 30.1% | 3.8% |
| Hyde Park | 189 | $194,464 | $1,375,000 | 95.4% | 4.2% |
| Anzac Village | 185 | $108,438 | $65,400 | 11.1% | 17.8% |
| Canjilon | 185 | N/A | $395,800 | 46.9% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 187, Rio Chiquito'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
Rio Chiquito is a small community located in New Mexico, within Santa Fe County. The total population is 187. It ranks as the 364th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rio Chiquito is 60.8 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Rio Chiquito. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Rio Chiquito, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $246,800. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $248,100. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Rio Chiquito was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 Rio Chiquito, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rio Chiquito, New Mexico?
Rio Chiquito, New Mexico has a population of 187 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rio Chiquito, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Rio Chiquito — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rio Chiquito, NM?
The ACS sample for Rio Chiquito recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Rio Chiquito, New Mexico?
Rio Chiquito's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Rio Chiquito, NM?
The median home value in Rio Chiquito is $246,800.
How educated is Rio Chiquito, New Mexico?
24.1% of adults (25+) in Rio Chiquito hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.