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Raton, NM


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Raton, New Mexico

Raton, New Mexico, in Colfax county, is 93 miles S of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 135 miles S of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 7,282.

The People and Families of Raton

In Raton, about 52% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Raton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Raton had a median family income of $31,762.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Raton residents, with $3,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Raton Housing

In Raton, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Raton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Raton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRaton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRaton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Raton Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Raton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Raton, NM

Comparing Raton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men27
Well-Paid Single Women27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty37
People in Middle Class or Better26
College Educated Adults24
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime36

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