County · New Mexico
Catron County, New Mexico
Catron County, New Mexico. Catron County had 3,827 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than New Mexico (+0.4%). It holds 18 places (1 city, village or borough and 17 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 35003.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,827
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,579 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,743
Median household income
$49,864
±$16,681 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$167,000
±$63,396 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$736
±$581 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
How many people live in Catron County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,579 residents in Catron County. The Census Bureau estimates 3,827 for July 1, 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than New Mexico (+0.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 3,743 over 6,924 square miles of land.
| Measure | Catron County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,743 | 2,120,246 | +217 |
| Households | 1,789±190 | 837,414 | +464 |
| Average household size | 1.97±0.21 | 2.48 | −0.60 |
| Housing units | 3,409±209 | 956,964 | −347 |
Catron County's population since 2000
From 3,543 in 2000 to 3,827 in 2025: up 8.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Catron County?
Catron County holds 18 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 17 census-designated places. The largest is Reserve with 311 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| ReserveGEOID 3562620 | 293 | not published |
|---|---|---|
| LunaGEOID 3545330 | 194 | $25,526 |
| Pie TownGEOID 3556950 | 166 | not published |
| QuemadoGEOID 3560730 | 163 | not published |
| GlenwoodGEOID 3529790 | 113 | not published |
| PleasantonGEOID 3558420 | 97 | $83,375 |
| Rancho GrandeGEOID 3561675 | 96 | not published |
| Escudilla BonitaGEOID 3525135 | 92 | not published |
| AragonGEOID 3504450 | 76 | not published |
| CruzvilleGEOID 3519010 | 74 | not published |
| HomesteadGEOID 3533130 | 74 | not published |
| Apache CreekGEOID 3504030 | 64 | not published |
| Lower FriscoGEOID 3544595 | 60 | not published |
| Middle FriscoGEOID 3548425 | 51 | not published |
| DatilGEOID 3519920 | 50 | not published |
| AlmaGEOID 3502560 | 47 | not published |
| RiversGEOID 3563660 | 22 | not published |
| MogollonGEOID 3549180 | 11 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Catron County?
The median resident of Catron County is 63.8 years old; 6.1% are under 18 and 47.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.7%.
| Measure | Catron County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.8±2.1 | 39.4 | +5.7 |
| Under 18 years | 6.1%±3.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 47.6%±6.0 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.7%±6.1 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.4%±6.8 pts | 36.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±2.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.8%±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±2.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1%±3.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.3%±6.9 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 17.9%±5.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 37.4%±7.5 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±4.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0%±1.9 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.2%±8.0 pts | 31.0% | +15.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.7%±5.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±2.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Catron County earn?
Half of Catron County's 1,789 households earn less than $49,864 a year (±$16,681), against $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $51,578 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Catron County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,864±$16,681 | $64,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,483±$9,841 | $88,155 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,016±$5,118 | $36,218 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.8%±8.4 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 57.8%±26.7 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3%±5.7 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.6%±9.0 pts | 86.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Catron County?
Owners occupy 93.8% of Catron County's occupied homes and renters 6.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $167,000 by its owner (±$63,396).
| Measure | Catron County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $167,000±$63,396 | $248,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $736±$581 | $1,067 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.2%±32.1 pts | 41.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,233±$397 | $1,564 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.8%±4.7 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,409±209 | 956,964 | −347 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±2.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±5.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.1%±6.6 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 38.1%±6.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8%±1.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Catron County get to work?
49.1% of Catron County's workers drive alone and 22.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes.
| Measure | Catron County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 31.7%±7.1 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±3.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 49.1%±13.4 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±5.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 7.7%±7.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.7%±11.8 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±9.8 | 23.5 min | +12.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Catron County's census tracts?
Catron County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,187 (Tract 9764.01) to $65,233 (Tract 9764.02).
| Tract 9764.0135003976401 | 1,971±311 | $31,187 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9764.0235003976402 | 1,772±311 | $65,233 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Catron County compare with New Mexico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 33 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 33 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd of 33 |
| Median household income | 21st of 32 |
| Median home value | 17th of 32 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 33 |
| Median age | 1st of 33 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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