Catron County Population

1930–2026

3,831

2026 projection

6.2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Catron County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,831+40.10%
20253,827+40.10%
20243,823+20.05%
20233,821+330.87%
20223,788+741.99%
20213,714+1062.94%
20203,608+1012.88%
20193,507-160.45%
20183,523-340.96%
20173,557+320.91%

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Catron County Demographics

63.8median age

Median age

Female63 yrs
Male64.9 yrs

Adults

3,513
1,780 seniors (65+) · 51% of adults1,733 other adults

Sex

Female 49.8% · 1,865Male 50.2% · 1,878

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 37 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Catron County Income

$49,864median household income

Median household income

$49,864

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$32,823

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

24.8%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Catron County Marital Status

57% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married57%57%57%
Never married18%20%17%
Divorced14%15%14%
Widowed11%9%13%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201