Raton is a city located in Colfax County New Mexico. Raton has a 2024 population of 5,960. Raton is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,030 in 2020.
The average household income in Raton is $52,211 with a poverty rate of 21.56%. The median age in Raton is 44.4 years: 40.3 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Raton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,302 | 71.15% |
| Two or more races | 956 | 15.81% |
| Other race | 575 | 9.51% |
| Native American | 121 | 2% |
| Asian | 66 | 1.09% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,843 | 2.06 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Non Family | 1,308 | 1.13 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Married | 907 | 2.91 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Female | 364 | 3.18 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Male | 264 | 2.19 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 7.53% |
| Associates Degree | 430 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 394 | 8.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 289 | 6.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,858 | 41.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 102 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 1,103 | 24.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,468 | 2,155 | 182 |
| White | 1,838 | 1,749 | 457 |
| 2+ Races | 795 | 667 | 32 |
| Other Race | 494 | 428 | 58 |
| Asian | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Native American | 48 | 31 | 21 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 43.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,486 | $45,217 | $45,962 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,922 | $63,516 | $68,906 |
| High School Graduate | $28,891 | $27,500 | $32,795 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,909 | $36,579 | $19,524 |
| Overall | $26,754 | $28,672 | $23,669 |
| Some College | $21,225 | $23,045 | $20,057 |
$26,754
Average Earnings
$28,672
Average Male
$23,669
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.78% of Raton residents speak only English, while 19.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,303 | 805 | 24.37% |
| White | 2,225 | 325 | 14.61% |
| Multiple | 906 | 166 | 18.32% |
| Asian | 66 | 66 | 100% |
| Other | 566 | 54 | 9.54% |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 100% |
21.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.29%
Male Poverty Rate
21.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Raton is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Raton is Other, with 9.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.9% |
| Some College | 22.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.37% |
| High School | 11.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 16.79% |
| Male Employed | 12.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,260 | $63,948 |
| Households | $40,899 | $52,211 |
| Married Families | $66,520 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,932 | $36,561 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
350
Number of Veterans
334
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 124 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 130 |
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 7.85% |
| Hispanic | 189 | 6.88% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 4.79% |
| Other Race | 38 | 6.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.7%
Born in Raton
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
1.12%
Naturalized
97.98% of Raton residents were born in the United States, with 58.7% having been born in New Mexico. 0.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,874 | -17 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 5,891 | -17 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 5,908 | -18 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 5,926 | -17 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 5,943 | -17 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 5,960 | -18 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 5,978 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 5,987 | -38 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 6,025 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 6,030 | 34 | 0.57% |
| 2019 | 5,996 | -19 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 6,015 | -45 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 6,060 | -45 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 6,105 | -91 | -1.47% |
| 2015 | 6,196 | -140 | -2.21% |
| 2014 | 6,336 | -187 | -2.87% |
| 2013 | 6,523 | -94 | -1.42% |
| 2012 | 6,617 | -193 | -2.83% |
| 2011 | 6,810 | -56 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 6,866 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,282 | -90 | -1.22% |
| 1990 | 7,372 | -853 | -10.37% |
| 1980 | 8,225 | 1,263 | 18.14% |
| 1970 | 6,962 | -1,184 | -14.53% |
| 1960 | 8,146 | -95 | -1.15% |
| 1950 | 8,241 | 634 | 8.33% |
| 1940 | 7,607 | 1,517 | 24.91% |
| 1930 | 6,090 | 546 | 9.85% |
| 1920 | 5,544 | 1,005 | 22.14% |
| 1910 | 4,539 | 999 | 28.22% |
| 1900 | 3,540 | -2,334 | -39.73% |