Raton, New Mexico

Population Data for Raton, NM:

Population – 8419
Male – 48.84 %
Female – 51.16 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 79.78 %
Hispanic – 52.33 %
African American – 0.21 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 1.52 %
Asian – 0.34 %

Geographic Data for Raton, New Mexico:

Population Density – 6.02 per sq. mi
Elevation – 0 ft.
Time Zone – Mountain (GMT -7)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Raton:

In Elementary School – 946 (50.81 %)
In High School – 519 (27.87 %)
In College – 188 (10.10 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 515 (9.21 %)
Associate’s Degree – 325 (5.81 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,173 (20.98 %)
High School Graduate – 2,113 (37.80 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 413 (7.39 %)

Employment and Household Data for Raton, NM:

Percentage of People Employed – 52.95 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.20 %
Unemployment Level – 7.34 %

Median Household Income – $29,452.00
Average Household Size – 2.37

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 27.98 %
2 Vehicles – 34.16 %
3 or more Vehicles – 18.63 %

Average Cost to Rent in Raton - $399 per month