Catron County's estimated 2026 population is 3,831 with a growth rate of 0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Catron County is the 30th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 3,748 and has seen a growth of 2.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 63.8 years
Female: 63 years
Male: 64.9 years
There are 3,513 adults, (1,780 of whom are seniors) in Catron County.
Female: 1,865 (49.8%)
Male: 1,878 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Catron County includes 77.85% White, 5.1% other race, 3.79% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,914 | 77.85% |
| Two or more races | 418 | 11.17% |
| Other race | 191 | 5.1% |
| Native American | 142 | 3.79% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 1.76% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.32% |
Catron County's average per capita income is $32,823. Household income levels show a median of $49,864. The poverty rate stands at 24.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,886 | - |
| Families | $67,917 | $74,923 |
| Households | $49,864 | $58,483 |
| Non Families | $26,094 | $35,604 |
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