Everything about Rio Arriba County New Mexico totally explained
Rio Arriba County is a
county located in the
U.S. state of
New Mexico. As of 2000, the population was 41,190. Its
county seat is
Tierra Amarilla.
Geography
According to the
U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,896
square miles (15,271
km²), of which, 5,858 square miles (15,171 km²) of it's land and 38 square miles (100 km²) of it (0.65%) is water. The highest point in the county is the
summit of Truchas Peak at 3 993m (13,102').
Adjacent counties
Demographics
As of the
census of 2000, there were 41,190 people, 15,044 households, and 10,816 families residing in the county. The
population density was 7 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 18,016 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 56.62%
White, 0.35%
Black or
African American, 13.88%
Native American, 0.14%
Asian, 0.11%
Pacific Islander, 25.62% from
other races, and 3.28% from two or more races. 72.89% of the population were
Hispanic or
Latino of any race.
There were 15,044 households out of which 36.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.80% were
married couples living together, 15.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the county the population was spread out with 28.60% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,429, and the median income for a family was $32,901. Males had a median income of $26,897 versus $22,223 for females. The
per capita income for the county was $14,263. About 16.60% of families and 20.30% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 23.30% of those under age 18 and 22.90% of those age 65 or over.
Localities
City
Española
Town
Dulce
Village
Chama
Census-designated places
Alcalde
Chimayo
San Juan
Santa Clara Pueblo
Other localities
Abiquiú
Canjilon
Cordova
Dixon
El Rito
Embudo
Tierra Amarilla
Truchas
Points of interest
Puye Cliff Dwellings
Ghost Ranch
Echo amphitheatre
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Monastery of Christ in the Desert
Education
Colleges
Northern New Mexico College with campuses in Española and El RitoFurther Information
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