Rio Communities North, New Mexico facts for kids
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Rio Communities North, New Mexico
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Location of Rio Communities North, New Mexico
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 Rio Communities North, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Valencia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km2) |
| • Land | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
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| • Total | 1,588 |
| • Density | 335.3/sq mi (129.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-63156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409172 |
Rio Communities North is a small community in Valencia County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In the year 2000, about 1,588 people lived there. Rio Communities North is also part of the larger Albuquerque area.
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Geography of Rio Communities North
Rio Communities North is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the community is about 4.7 square miles (12.3 square kilometers). This means there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People Living in Rio Communities North
This section shares information about the people who lived in Rio Communities North based on the 2000 census.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 1,588 people living in Rio Communities North. These people lived in 550 different homes, and 451 of these were families. The population density was about 335 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 591 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity in the Community
The people in Rio Communities North came from many different backgrounds. About 70% of the people were White, and about 20% were from other races. Around 4.8% of the people identified with two or more races. A large part of the population, about 43.7%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes in Rio Communities North had children. About 47% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, about 71%, were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.89 people, and the average family had about 3.16 people.
The community had people of all ages. About 32% of the population was under 18 years old. About 37% were young adults between 25 and 44 years old. Only a small number, about 6.7%, were 65 years or older. The average age of people living there was 31 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Rio Communities North was about $46,773 per year. For families, the average income was very similar, around $46,471. The per capita income, which is the average income per person, was about $17,745.
A small number of families, about 2.8%, and individuals, about 3.9%, lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government. This included about 4.2% of children under 18 and 5.2% of people aged 65 or older.
