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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Catron County

New Mexico · 3,543 residents · 6,924.187 sq mi
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Catron County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,892. Population has grown 38% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,200. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,543
+38%since 1990
from 2,563 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
+38%since 1990
from 0 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.8
+27%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Catron County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,892
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,460 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,951
+63%since 1990
from $8,537 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$392
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
19.4% rent
3.4
+53%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(728)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score45.5%(1,166)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(2,687)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(679)
Asian0.6%(23)
Diversity Score41.8%(1,482)
42
−8%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catron County, New Mexico?

Catron County, New Mexico has about 3,543 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Catron County, New Mexico?

The typical household in Catron County, New Mexico earns about $23,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catron County, New Mexico expensive?

In Catron County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $81,200, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Catron County, New Mexico?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Catron County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catron County, New Mexico?

About 24.5% of people in Catron County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Catron County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Catron County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 980 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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