Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

Ruidoso Downs: City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America

About

Ruidoso Downs is a city located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,815 and a population density of 287 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,631 inhabitants.

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Location of Ruidoso Downs on New Mexico map.

Quick Facts about Ruidoso Downs

Population : 2,631 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Mexico (United States)
County : Lincoln County
Postal code : 88346
Phone Area Codes : 575
Area : 9.81 km2
Altitude : 6,417 feet / 1956 meters
Time Zone : Mountain Time Zone
Local time : 21:59:52 (2nd December 2024)
Density : 268 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.99% (2010-2020)
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Racing at Ruidoso Downs
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Geography

Ruidoso Downs is located at 33°19'44"N 105°36'16"W (33.3289700, -105.6044300).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Ruidoso Downs decreased by 6.99% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,815 - census
2011 2,751 -2.33% estimation process
2012 2,714 -1.36% estimation process
2013 2,678 -1.34% estimation process
2014 2,618 -2.29% estimation process
2015 2,578 -1.55% estimation process
2016 2,577 -0.04% estimation process
2017 2,580 0.12% estimation process
2018 2,577 -0.12% estimation process
2019 2,574 -0.12% estimation process
2020 2,631 2.17% estimation process

Ruidoso Downs zip code is 88346. County name: Lincoln, County fips: 35027

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Schools in Ruidoso Downs

College & universities near Ruidoso Downs, NM

Code Name City ZIP
383996 Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Ruidoso (NM) 88345

Post offices near Ruidoso Downs

Post Office Name City ZIP
Ruidoso Down Post Office Ruidoso Downs (NM) 88346

Other cities in Lincoln County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , NM.

City Name Population Title
Ruidoso 8,061 Village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States
Capitan 1,457 Village in New Mexico, USA
Carrizozo 950 Town of the United States
Corona 167 Town in New Mexico

Distance to Other Cities

Ruidoso Downs distances to largest New Mexico cities