Catron County Summary

Life in Catron County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Catron County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Catron County:

  • The population in Catron County is 3,635.

  • The median home value in Catron County is $191,805.

  • The median income in Catron County is $44,777.

  • The median rent in Catron County is $847.

  • The unemployment rate in Catron County is 5.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Catron County is 21.0%.

  • The average high in Catron County is 69.7° and there are 28.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Catron County

List Of Cities & Towns in Catron County

Reserve, NM Population 369

Cruzville, NM Population 279

Quemado, NM Population 250

Pleasanton, NM Population 248

Pie Town, NM Population 178

Aragon, NM Population 142

Luna, NM Population 96

Escudilla Bonita, NM Population 61

Glenwood, NM Population 54

Alba , NM Population 35

Rancho Grande, NM Population 33

Datil, NM Population 13

Apache Creek, NM Population 12

Alamogordo , NM Population 0

Middle Frisco, NM Population 0

Homestead, NM Population 0

Map Of Catron County

Catron County, NM Weather

  • The average high in Catron County is 69.7°.

  • There are 91.82 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 28.6 inches of rain each year with 8.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:28 hours of sun each day in Catron County.

StatCatron County
Mean High69.7
Nice Days91.82
Rainfall28.6
Snowfall8.6
Sunny_hours7:28
69.7°
Average High
28.6
Inches of Rain

Catron County Photos

Alamogordo Tenth Street Water Tower Long Shot
Source: Public Domain
Jim Griggs Sports Complex
Source: Wikipedia User Foreverstocks | CC BY-SA 4.0
Alamogordo New Mexico Mesa Village
Source: Public Domain
Alamogordo Flickinger Center For Performing Arts
Source: Public Domain
Grave Of Ham The Astrochimp
Source: Public Domain
New Mexico Museum Of Space History
Source: Public Domain

Catron County Demographics

Population over time in Catron County

The current population in Catron County is 3,635. The population has increased 1.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,581 1.0%
2021 3,547 0.6%
2020 3,526 -

Gender in Catron County

  • Catron County is 47.6% female with 1,732 female residents.

  • Catron County is 52.4% male with 1,902 male residents.

Female
47.6% (1,732)
Male
52.4% (1,902)
Gender Catron County NM USA
Female 47.6% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 52.4% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Catron County

Catron County is:

  • 79.3% White with 2,884 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 17 African American residents.

  • 2.2% American Indian with 81 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 90 Two Or More residents.

  • 15.5% Hispanic with 563 Hispanic residents.

White
79.3% (2,884)
African American
0.5% (17)
American Indian
2.2% (81)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.5% (90)
Hispanic
15.5% (563)

Table: Catron County By Race

Race Catron County NM USA
White 79.3% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 2.2% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 15.5% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Catron County, New Mexico

  • 2.5% of households in Catron County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.4% of households in Catron County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 19.4% of households in Catron County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Catron County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Catron County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.9% of households in Catron County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Catron County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Catron County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 0.7% of households in Catron County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 0.6% of households in Catron County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.5% (90)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.4% (343)
$15,000 to $24,999
19.4% (704)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.8% (465)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2% (442)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.9% (722)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.3% (264)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.2% (551)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.7% (27)
$200,000 or more
0.6% (22)
Income Catron County NM USA
Less than $10,000 2.5% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.4% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 19.4% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.8% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.9% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.3% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.2% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.7% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 0.6% 6.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Catron County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Catron County completed < 9th grade.

  • 1.0% of adults in Catron County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Catron County completed high school / ged.

  • 33.0% of adults in Catron County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Catron County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Catron County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Catron County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Catron County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Catron County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (109)
9-12th Grade
1% (36)
High School / GED
39% (1,417)
Some College
33% (1,199)
Associate's Degree
9% (327)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (254)
Master's Degree
4% (145)
Professional Degree
3% (109)
Doctorate Degree
1% (36)
Education Catron County NM USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 1% 8% 6%
High School / GED 39% 26% 26%
Some College 33% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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