Raton, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Raton, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,020
Unemployment
2.1%
Poverty
26.6%
Median Home
$91,300
Median Income
$32,440
Median Rent
$694
Raton SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
4
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
10
Raton, NM Crime Report
66
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,111.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-52.63%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Raton / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 66 | 1,111.3 | 3,620.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 269.4 | 778.3 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 99.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 269.4 | 615.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 50 | 841.9 | 2,841.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 10 | 168.4 | 648.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 39 | 656.7 | 1,765.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 16.8 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Raton, NM Cost Of Living
82
Raton's Overall Cost Of Living
Raton's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Raton | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 48 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
Raton, NM Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Raton in New Mexico
Map Of Raton, NM
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Population over time in Raton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,020 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 6,145 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 6,249 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 6,348 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 6,493 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 6,627 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 6,741 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 6,825 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 6,925 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 6,965 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Raton
| Race | Raton | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.4% | 36.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 55.9% | 49.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Raton
| Gender | Raton | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Raton for adults over 25
| Education | Raton | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Raton, New Mexico
| Income | Raton | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.2% | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.8% | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 20.8% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.8% | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.7% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.4% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.3% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 4.1% | 8.3% |
