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.
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 : | 18:55:01 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 268 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ruidoso Downs is located at 33°19'44"N 105°36'16"W (33.3289700, -105.6044300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ruidoso Downs
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 |
Other Places in Ruidoso Downs
1 Ruidoso Downs City Hall
123 Downs Dr, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 ➦ Show Map
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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
