Catron County, New Mexico's estimated 2024 population is 3,857 with a growth rate of 0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Catron County, New Mexico is the 31st largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 3,748 and has seen a growth of 2.91% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,017 | 32 | 0.8% |
| 2028 | 3,985 | 32 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 3,953 | 32 | 0.82% |
| 2026 | 3,921 | 32 | 0.82% |
| 2025 | 3,889 | 32 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 3,857 | 32 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 3,825 | 32 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 3,793 | 83 | 2.24% |
| 2021 | 3,710 | 104 | 2.88% |
| 2020 | 3,606 | 99 | 2.82% |
| 2019 | 3,507 | -16 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 3,523 | -34 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 3,557 | 32 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 3,525 | 45 | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 3,480 | -70 | -1.97% |
| 2014 | 3,550 | -36 | -1% |
| 2013 | 3,586 | -48 | -1.32% |
| 2012 | 3,634 | -82 | -2.21% |
| 2011 | 3,716 | -32 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 3,748 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,563 | -157 | -5.77% |
| 1980 | 2,720 | 522 | 23.75% |
| 1970 | 2,198 | -575 | -20.74% |
| 1960 | 2,773 | -760 | -21.51% |
| 1950 | 3,533 | -1,348 | -27.62% |
| 1940 | 4,881 | 1,599 | 48.72% |
| 1930 | 3,282 | -735 | -18.3% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,228 | 88.8% |
| Two or more races | 247 | 6.8% |
| Native American | 81 | 2.23% |
| Other race | 62 | 1.71% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,609 | 2.15 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 774 | 1.2 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Married | 714 | 2.78 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Female | 103 | 4.68 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Male | 18 | 3.11 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
87.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 1.44% |
| Associates Degree | 265 | 9.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 217 | 7.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 219 | 7.49% |
| High School Graduate | 1,147 | 39.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 975 | 33.33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,354 | 2,252 | 423 |
| Hispanic | 408 | 408 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 247 | 247 | 0 |
| Other Race | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Native American | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 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 white people with a rate of 17.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,089 | $0 | $45,893 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,519 | $0 | $59,519 |
| High School Graduate | $26,477 | $0 | $26,614 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,563 | $41,000 | $27,113 |
| Some College | $42,750 | $45,400 | $32,566 |
$30,563
Average Earnings
$41,000
Average Male
$27,113
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.95% of Catron County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 15.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,847 | 567 | 19.92% |
| Hispanic | 559 | 172 | 30.77% |
| Multiple | 246 | 71 | 28.86% |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Other | 59 | 14 | 23.73% |
21.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.39%
Male Poverty Rate
29.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Catron County, New Mexico is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Catron County, New Mexico is White, with 19.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.82% |
| High School | 22.48% |
| Some College | 15.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 23.35% |
| Male Employed | 3.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,273 | $65,567 |
| Households | $44,777 | $55,132 |
| Married Families | $63,359 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,781 | $42,074 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
553
Number of Veterans
534
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 228 |
| Second Gulf War | 109 |
| Korea | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 248 |
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 145 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 451 | 16.07% |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 41.3% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 14.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.7%
Labor Force Participation
28.9%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
35.71%
Born in Catron County, New Mexico
96.95%
Native Born
3.05%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
1.71%
Naturalized
96.95% of Catron County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 35.71% having been born in New Mexico. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.