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Raton, NM
City in Colfax County, New Mexico.
Population
6,026
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
757
ZIP codes
0
Raton and its ZIP codes
Raton at a glance
- Raton is about 43 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 39th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $52,641, 18% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,300 (46% below New Mexico) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Raton, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Raton, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,641
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$134,300
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,800), Irish Americans (729), German Americans (633).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colfax County. PPP loans are for Raton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,900
4,228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$112M
FY 2026, $9,008 per person
How people get to work
Raton, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled20.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Raton, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
953
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
21
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 14°F
15.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Raton, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.1%
U.S. 11.1% +7.0 pts
Cities near Raton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Starkville, COTown | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Jansen, COCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Cokedale, COTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Trinidad, COCity | 21 mi | 9.4 |
| Valdez, COCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| Segundo, COCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| MaxwellVillage | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| El Moro, COCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 11.1 |
| CapulinCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.5 |
| Hoehne, COCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.1 |
| FolsomVillage | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Raton, NM in?
- Raton is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Raton, NM?
- About 6,026 people live in Raton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Raton?
- Nearby places include Starkville, CO (17 mi), Jansen, CO (20 mi), Cokedale, CO (21 mi), Trinidad, CO (21 mi), Valdez, CO (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023