Ruidoso is located in Lincoln county New mexico with a geographic area of 16.1 square miles. The total population in Ruidoso is 7,879 with 48.1% male and 51.9% female. Children under age 5 represent 4.2% of the population, under age 18 equal 15.5% of the population and over age 65 is 26.8% of the population. The median household income is $43,847, per capita income is $27,233. There are a total of 3,519 housing units with 69.2% owner occupied. Education includes 22.9% of residents that are high school graduates and 27.1% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Ruidoso in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.
