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Raton

County:
Colfax County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.961
State:
New Mexico

Raton is a city located in Colfax County, New Mexico. Raton has a 2026 population of 5,992. It is also the county seat of Colfax County. Raton is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,030 in 2020.

The median household income in Raton is $52,641 with a poverty rate of 25.05%. The median age in Raton is 44.8 years: 44.1 years for males, and 45.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males.

6K
Total Population
753
Density (mi²)
-6 -0.1%
Growth

Raton Population

Raton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,992-6-0.1%
20255,998-7-0.12%
20246,005-3-0.05%
20236,008110.18%
20225,997-29-0.48%
20216,026-4-0.07%
20206,030-14-0.23%
20195,996-19-0.32%
20186,015-45-0.74%
20176,060-45-0.74%
20166,105-91-1.47%
20156,196-140-2.21%
20146,336-187-2.87%
20136,523-94-1.42%
20126,617-193-2.83%
20116,810-56-0.82%
20106,866-19-0.28%
20007,282-90-1.22%
19907,372-853-10.37%
19808,2251,26318.14%
19706,962-1,184-14.53%
19608,146-95-1.15%
19508,2416348.33%
19407,6071,51724.91%
19306,0905469.85%
19205,5441,00522.14%
19104,53999928.22%
19003,54000%

Median Age

Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 45.8 years
Male: 44.1 years

Raton Adults

There are 4,909 adults, (1,476 of whom are seniors) in Raton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,137 (52.1%)
Male: 2,889 (47.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Raton includes 57.95% White, 12.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,49257.95%
Two or more races1,51725.17%
Other race76912.76%
Native American1792.97%
Black or African American430.71%
Asian260.43%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,41023.4%
White1,25220.78%
Other race76912.76%
Native American1081.79%
Black or African American160.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,24037.17%
Two or more races1071.78%
Native American711.18%
Black or African American270.45%
Asian260.43%

Raton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Raton 's average per capita income is $33,684. Household income levels show a median of $52,641. The poverty rate stands at 25.05%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$65,167-
Families$60,100$66,110
Households$52,641$62,260
Non Families$50,724$55,617

$33,684

Average Income

$52,641

Median Household Income

25.05%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)