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Raton

New Mexico · 6,041 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 $32,440. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,241 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,300. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,041
−17%since 2000
from 7,282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
759 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+19%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Raton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,440
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,073
+55%since 2000
from $14,223 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(2,328)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino58.4%(3,528)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other2.6%(155)
Diversity Score63.9%(3,860)
Diversity Score
64
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raton, New Mexico?

Raton, New Mexico has about 6,041 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Raton, New Mexico earns about $32,440 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 $91,300, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Raton, New Mexico?

About 14.9% 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 26.6% 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 1,331 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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