2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,685
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.
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
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%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% below New Mexico avg·29% below national avg
Poverty Rate
6% below New Mexico avg·41% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
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%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
5% below New Mexico avg·18% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% below New Mexico avg·20% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
20% above New Mexico avg·20% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
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%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
13% below New Mexico avg·14% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
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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