Catron County, NM

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2024 Population

3,743

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

63.8

1.92% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

24.8%

17.1% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$49,864

7.38% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$167,000

2.79% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

1,070

1.74% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Catron County, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Catron County, NM are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Catron County, NM was $167,000, and the homeownership rate was 93.8%.

Most people in Catron County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Catron County, NM was 2 cars per household.

Catron County, NM borders Apache County, AZ, Greenlee County, AZ, Cibola County, NM, Grant County, NM, Sierra County, NM, and Socorro County, NM.

United States New Mexico

Population & Diversity

Catron County, NM is home to a population of 3.74k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.1% of Catron County, NM residents were born outside of the country (191 people).

In 2024, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.79k people) in Catron County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 238 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 191 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2024 Citizenship

97.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.9% of Catron County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Catron County, NM was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Catron County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Catron County, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.79k ± 253
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
238 ± 178
Other (Hispanic)
191 ± 176

15.7%

Hispanic Population

588 people

15.7% of the people in Catron County, NM are hispanic (588 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Catron County, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
126,568 ± 8,470 people
Philippines
6,950 ± 2,043 people
Germany
4,158 ± 1,582 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

Foreign-Born Population

5.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

191 people

4.23%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

156 people

As of 2024, 5.1% of Catron County, NM residents (191 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Catron County, NM was 4.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Catron County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
245 ± 134
Gulf War (1990s)
131 ± 101
Gulf War (2001-)
46 ± 68

Catron County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Catron County, NM.

Health

93.7% of the population of Catron County, NM has health coverage, with 14.3% on employee plans, 28.2% on Medicaid, 34.4% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Catron County, NM see 3,623 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.72% increase from the previous year (3,527 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3731 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1866 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,623 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Catron County, NM

Primary care physicians in Catron County, NM see an average of 3,623 patients per year. This represents a 2.72% increase from the previous year (3,527 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Catron County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 6.15% under 18 years, 9.15% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 47.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.32%

Uninsured

14.3%

Employer Coverage

28.2%

Medicaid

34.4%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Catron County, NM declined by 22.3% from 8.13% to 6.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Catron County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.22 in Catron County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Catron County, NM.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33% in Catron County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Catron County, NM.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.54% in Catron County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Catron County, NM.

Economy

The economy of Catron County, NM employs 1.07k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Catron County, NM were Accommodation & Food Services (126 people), Transportation & Warehousing (124 people), and Construction (116 people), and the highest paying industries were Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($65,699), Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,534).

Employment

Occupations

1.07k

2024 Value

± 291

−1.74%

1 Year decline

± 37.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Catron County, NM declined at a rate of −1.74%, from 1.09k employees to 1.07k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Catron County, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (210 people), Transportation Occupations (131 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (106 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Catron County, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.07k

2024 Value

± 291

−1.74%

1 Year decline

± 37.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Catron County, NM declined at a rate of −1.74%, from 1.09k employees to 1.07k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Catron County, NM, are Accommodation & Food Services (126 people), Transportation & Warehousing (124 people), and Construction (116 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Catron County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Catron County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,333

Median earning men ± $18,704

$29,953

Median earning women ± $2,917

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,699), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,398), and Construction ($48,690).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,273), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($47,901), and Retail Trade ($31,393).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Y-Axis

2.72%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

9
Retail Trade
6
Other Services (except Public Administration)
5
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.41k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$2.95k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.88k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Catron County, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Catron County, NM was $167,000 in 2024, which is 0.502 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $171,800 to $167,000, a 2.79% decrease. The homeownership rate in Catron County, NM is 93.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Catron County, NM have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Catron County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 8.79% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Catron County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.51%.

Housing

Property

$167,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$63,396

$1,678

Median Property Taxes

±$321

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Catron County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Catron County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

93.8%

Homeownership

2024

72.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 93.8% of the housing units in Catron County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 87.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Catron County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,864

Median Household Income

± $16,681

1.79k

Number of Households

± 351

In 2024, the median household income of the 1.79k households in Catron County, NM grew to $49,864 from the previous year's value of $46,439.

The following chart displays the households in Catron County, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Catron County, NM is from New Mexico.

0.46

2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (49.1%)
Worked At Home (22.7%)
Other (12.4%)

In 2024, 49.1% of workers in Catron County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.7%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (12.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Catron County, NM have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.9% of the workforce in Catron County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Catron County, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Catron County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Catron County, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 8.79% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Catron County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.51%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

24.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Catron County, NM (926 out of 3.74k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Catron County, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 34.1% of the children was living in poverty in Catron County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 158 in Catron County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 131% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.