Catron County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,743 | — | #2,980 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,864 | -33.6% | #2,779 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 63.8 years | +64.0% | #3 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $167,000 | -40.8% | #1,866 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $736 | -36.7% | #2,552 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% | +96.7% | #2,983 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Catron County has a population of 3,743, making it the #2,980 most populous county in the US. The median age is 63.8 years, which is 64.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Catron County is $49,864, ranking #2,779 out of 3,222 counties — 33.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.8% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Catron County is $167,000 (-40.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $736/mo and the homeownership rate is 93.8%.
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93.7% of residents in Catron County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Catron County, New Mexico
Catron County, New Mexico has a total population of 3,743, making it the 2,980th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Catron County is 63.8 years, which is 64.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Catron County is $49,864, which ranks #2,779 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Catron County is $167,000, 40.8% below the national median. Renters in Catron County pay a median gross rent of $736 per month. The homeownership rate is 93.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Catron County, 31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.
Catron County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Catron County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.