Ruidoso Population Stats
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County population in 2005: 21,007 (48% urban, 52% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 6,332
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,870
| % of renters here: |  23% |
| State: |  30% |
Land area: 4831 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.3 sq. mi.
| Population density: 4 people per square mile | | (very low). |
Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
| This county: | 14.9% |
| Whole state: | 18.4% |
Residents with income below the 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
| This county: | 5.2% |
| Whole state: | 7.8% |
Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (16.7%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (16.3%), Retail trade (15.2%), Construction (11.7%).
Type of workers:
- Private wage or salary: 66%
- Government: 17%
- Self-employed, not incorporated: 16%
- Unpaid family work: 1%
Races in Lincoln County, New Mexico:
- White Non-Hispanic (70.9%)
- Hispanic (25.6%)
- Other race (11.3%)
- American Indian (2.9%)
- Two or more races (2.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
| Median resident age: | 43.8 years |
| New Mexico median age: | 34.6 years |
| Males: 9,503 |  (49.0%) |
| Females: 9,908 |  (51.0%) |
Average wage per job in 2003: $22,469
County population in 2003: 20,316
Jobs in 2003: 7,462