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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Raton

New Mexico · 7,282 residents · 7.961 sq mi
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Raton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,028. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,282
−1%since 1990
from 7,372 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.7
+12%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Raton
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.5%(474)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.3%(528)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.3%(533)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.8%(493)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245%(364)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.9%(796)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414%(1,018)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.6%(988)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.3%(751)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.6%(625)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.6%(484)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.1%(228)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,028
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,246 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,223
+47%since 1990
from $9,664 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.4%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
31.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Raton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(6,021)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino51.3%(3,785)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(2,965)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino57%(4,148)
Asian0.4%(29)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican29.9%(1,800)
Spaniard4.1%(247)
Puerto Rican0.5%(30)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.4%(26)
Ancestry
Irish12.1%(729)
German10.5%(633)
English7%(423)
American5.3%(321)
Italian3.5%(212)
Arab2.2%(135)
Greek1.5%(93)
Scottish1.1%(68)
Lebanese1%(63)
French1%(59)
Dutch1%(58)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.7%(44)
Russian0.7%(41)
Austrian0.6%(39)
Welsh0.5%(29)
Polish0.5%(28)
Swedish0.3%(21)
Palestinian0.3%(17)
Slovak0.2%(12)
British0.2%(10)
Norwegian0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24%(657)
Married59%(1,614)
Widowed3.8%(103)
Divorced13.2%(362)
Women 15+
Never married18.3%(544)
Married53.2%(1,577)
Widowed15.4%(458)
Divorced13.1%(388)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raton, New Mexico?

Raton, New Mexico has about 7,282 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Raton, New Mexico earns about $27,028 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 $65,300, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Raton, New Mexico?

About 10.5% 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 17.4% 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 90 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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