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Raton

New Mexico · 5,952 residents (2025 est.) · 7.961 sq mi
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Raton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,641. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,256 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,026
−17%since 2000
from 7,282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
757 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+13%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,952 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Raton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,641
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,028 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,254
+106%since 2000
from $14,223 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+13%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(2,965)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino57%(4,148)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(4,483)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(2,240)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino59%(3,555)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other3%(178)
Diversity Score64.1%(3,863)
Diversity Score
64
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.2%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 55.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 78.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 19.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raton, New Mexico?

Raton, New Mexico has about 6,026 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raton, New Mexico?

The typical household in Raton, New Mexico earns about $52,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raton, New Mexico expensive?

In Raton, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $134,300, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Raton, New Mexico?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Raton, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raton, New Mexico?

About 25.1% of people in Raton, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raton, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Raton, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,346 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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