Catron County, New Mexico

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,685

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    Catron County is a small rural county in New Mexico with a population of 3,685. The median household income is $46,439, 29% below the national average. The poverty rate is 21.2%, median home value is $171,800, and 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 40% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    3,685

    2023 estimate

    Rank #2987 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $46,439

    Household

    Rank #2864 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $171,800

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #1619 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    20.7%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #1763 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    48.5%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    4.2%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    16.5%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    15.9%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    New Mexico
    $55,469
    Catron County
    $46,439

    16% below New Mexico avg·29% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    New Mexico
    20.0%
    Catron County
    21.2%

    6% below New Mexico avg·41% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    New Mexico
    51.9%
    Catron County
    34.7%

    33% below New Mexico avg·40% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $29,980

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    21.2%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    34.7%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    New Mexico
    $181,648
    Catron County
    $171,800

    5% below New Mexico avg·18% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    New Mexico
    $876
    Catron County
    $740

    16% below New Mexico avg·20% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    New Mexico
    73.3%
    Catron County
    87.7%

    20% above New Mexico avg·20% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    New Mexico
    23.4%
    Catron County
    17.4%

    25% above New Mexico avg·26% above national avg

    Housing Units

    3,333

    Households

    1,645

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.1

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,111

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    64.9%

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    New Mexico
    23.9%
    Catron County
    20.7%

    13% below New Mexico avg·14% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    New Mexico
    87.2%
    Catron County
    97.6%

    12% above New Mexico avg·10% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    25.9%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    12.1%

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