Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County: County in New Mexico, United States
About
Rio Arriba County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,246 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,521 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tierra Amarilla. The county was created 172 years ago in 1851.
Rio Arriba County is located in north central New Mexico. As of 2019, the population was 39,461. The county seat is Tierra Amarilla, with a population of 544 as of 2020.
Some key facts about Rio Arriba County:
- Rio Arriba County was established in 1852 and named after the Rio Arriba region along the Rio Grande river that flows through the county.
- The county has a long history of Native American and Spanish/Mexican settlement. Many residents today are Hispanic or Native American.
- The economy is focused on government services, agriculture, mining, and tourism. Main crops include beans, wheat, hay, and potatoes.
- Rio Arriba County is home to the Carson National Forest which offers hiking, fishing, and camping. The Brazos Cliffs are a popular scenic attraction within the forest.
- The county has the oldest county courthouse in New Mexico, the Rio Arriba County Courthouse built in 1866.
- Ghost Ranch near Abiquiu features hiking trails and the home of artist Georgia O’Keefe. It attracts tourists to the county.
- Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites like the Petroglyph National Monument showcase ancient Native history in the region.
Rio Arriba County has an abundance of Native and colonial historical sites set amongst natural landmarks like the Carson National Forest. The area provides outdoor recreation mixed with cultural attractions.
Quick Facts about Rio Arriba County
Population : | 38,521 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | New Mexico (United States) |
Twitter username : | arribario |
Area : | 15171 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
Named for : | Rio Grande |
Altitude : | 7,208 feet / 2197 meters |
Capital : | Tierra Amarilla |
Establishment : | January 01, 1852 |
Time Zone : | America/Denver |
Local time : | 13:53:52 (30th October 2024) |
Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rio Arriba County is located at 36°30'34"N 106°41'35"W (36.5095700, -106.6931100). It has 7 neighbors: Archuleta County, Conejos County, Los Alamos County, Mora County, Sandoval County, Santa Fe County and Taos County.
Rio Arriba County map
The largest city of Rio Arriba County is Española with a population of 9,981. Other cities include, Chimayo population 3,177 and Dixon population 926. See all Rio Arriba County cities & populated places.
Rio Arriba County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rio Arriba County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Española | 9,981 | City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States |
Chimayo | 3,177 | City in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Dulce | 2,743 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States |
Santa Clara | 1,761 | Village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States |
Chama | 976 | Village in New Mexico |
Dixon | 926 | Unincorporated community in New Mexico |
- Official Website
Official website of Rio Arriba County
Rio Arriba County has 7 neighbours.
- Archuleta County county in Colorado, United States
- Conejos County county in Colorado, United States
- Los Alamos County county in New Mexico, United States
- Mora County county in New Mexico, United States
- Sandoval County county in New Mexico, United States
- Santa Fe County county in New Mexico, United States
- Taos County county in New Mexico, United States
- Tierra Amarilla
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rio Arriba County decreased by 4.48% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 40,246 | - | census |
2011 | 40,244 | -0% | estimation process |
2012 | 40,195 | -0.12% | estimation process |
2013 | 40,064 | -0.33% | estimation process |
2014 | 39,736 | -0.83% | estimation process |
2015 | 39,370 | -0.93% | estimation process |
2016 | 39,245 | -0.32% | estimation process |
2017 | 39,235 | -0.03% | estimation process |
2018 | 39,023 | -0.54% | estimation process |
2019 | 38,921 | -0.26% | estimation process |
2020 | 38,521 | -1.04% | estimation process |
People born in Rio Arriba County (2)
People born in Rio Arriba County, including serial killer Felipe Espinosa, musician Raul Midón, .
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New Mexico Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
Doña Ana County | 221,262 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Santa Fe County | 151,946 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Sandoval County | 148,904 | County in New Mexico, United States |
San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
Valencia County | 77,574 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Eddy County | 58,418 | County in New Mexico, United States |
Curry County | 48,793 | County in Oregon, United States |