Raton, NM

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    6,026
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    25.1%
    21.1% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,641
    1.22% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $134,300
    9.38% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    2,424
    4.38% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Raton, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.8% of the residents in Raton, NM are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Raton, NM was $134,300, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%.

    Most people in Raton, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Raton, NM was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNew MexicoColfax County, NMEastern New Mexico PUMA, NM

    Population & Diversity

    Raton, NM is home to a population of 6.03k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.97% of Raton, NM residents were born outside of the country (179 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.24k people) in Raton, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k White (Hispanic) and 1.21k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.8% of Raton, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Raton, NM was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Raton, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.24k ± 212
    2. White (Hispanic)
      1.25k ± 388
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.21k ± 403
    59%
    Hispanic Population
    3.56k people

    In 2024, there were 1.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.24k people) in Raton, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k White (Hispanic) and 1.21k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    59% of the people in Raton, NM are hispanic (3.56k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Raton, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.97%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    179 people
    2.11%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    127 people

    As of 2024, 2.97% of Raton, NM residents (179 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Raton, NM was 2.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      205 ± 94
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      47 ± 58
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      25 ± 43

    Raton, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.36 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Raton, NM.

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    Health

    89.5% of the population of Raton, NM has health coverage, with 17% on employee plans, 39.3% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.5%
    Uninsured
    17%
    Employer Coverage
    39.3%
    Medicaid
    14.9%
    Medicare
    17.1%
    Non-Group
    1.24%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Raton, NM grew by 40% from 7.47% to 10.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Raton, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Raton, NM employs 2.42k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Raton, NM were Health Care & Social Assistance (429 people), Retail Trade (389 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (325 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($79,167), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($54,592), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,342).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.42k
    2024 Value
    ± 396
    −4.38%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Raton, NM declined at a rate of −4.38%, from 2.54k employees to 2.42k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Raton, NM, are Sales & Related Occupations (404 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (194 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (188 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Raton, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.42k
    2024 Value
    ± 396
    −4.38%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Raton, NM declined at a rate of −4.38%, from 2.54k employees to 2.42k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Raton, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (429 people), Retail Trade (389 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (325 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Raton, NM, though some of these residents may live in Raton, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $42,247
    Median earning men ± $7,253
    $24,949
    Median earning women ± $9,650

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($84,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,847), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($65,147).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,333), Retail Trade ($35,413), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($24,857).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Raton, NM was $134,300 in 2024, which is 0.404 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $148,200 to $134,300, a 9.38% decrease. The homeownership rate in Raton, NM is 67.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Raton, NM have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Raton, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $134,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$22,811
    $1,806
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$306

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Raton, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    67.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.3% of the housing units in Raton, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $52,641
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,237
    2.68k
    Number of Households
    ± 371

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.68k households in Raton, NM grew to $52,641 from the previous year's value of $52,007.

    The following chart displays the households in Raton, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Raton, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (73.8%)
    2. Carpooled (20.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (2.66%)

    In 2024, 73.8% of workers in Raton, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (20.9%) and those who worked at home (2.66%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Raton, NM have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 7.52% of the workforce in Raton, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Raton, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Raton, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Raton, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    25.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Raton, NM (1.45k out of 5.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Raton, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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