Raton, NM Demographics
A map of Raton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 3,528 | 58.4% |
White | 2,328 | 38.5% |
Multiracial | 85 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 61 | 1.0% |
Asian | 28 | 0.5% |
Black | 11 | 0.2% |
Raton, New Mexico had a population of 6,041 in 2020. It was 38.5% White, 0.2% Black, 0.5% Asian, 58.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Raton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Raton is the 40th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Raton's White Population
2,328 residents of Raton identify as White, or 38.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Raton roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Raton is ranked #233 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Raton is more White than neighboring Valdez (21.7% White). Raton is less White than neighboring Starkville (41.9% White), Trinidad (46.9% White), Jansen (50.5% White), and Cokedale (74.8% White).
Raton's Black Population
11 residents of Raton identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Raton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Raton is ranked #257 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Raton is more Black than neighboring Jansen (0% Black), Cokedale (0% Black), and Valdez (0% Black). Raton is less Black than neighboring Starkville (3.2% Black), and Trinidad (1% Black).
Raton's Asian Population
28 residents of Raton identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Raton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Raton is ranked #150 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Raton is more Asian than neighboring Cokedale (0% Asian), and Valdez (0% Asian). Raton is less Asian than neighboring Starkville (3.2% Asian), Trinidad (0.9% Asian), and Jansen (2% Asian).
Raton's Hispanic Population
3,528 residents of Raton identify as Hispanic, or 58.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Raton slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Raton is ranked #183 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Raton is more Hispanic than neighboring Starkville (45.2% Hispanic), Trinidad (46.4% Hispanic), Jansen (45.5% Hispanic), and Cokedale (19.7% Hispanic). Raton is less Hispanic than neighboring Valdez (73.9% Hispanic).
Raton's Native American/Other Population
61 residents of Raton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Raton slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Raton is ranked #362 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Raton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jansen (0% Native American/Other). Raton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Starkville (3.2% Native American/Other), Trinidad (1.6% Native American/Other), Cokedale (1.6% Native American/Other), and Valdez (4.3% Native American/Other).
Raton's Multiracial Population
85 residents of Raton identify as Multiracial, or 1.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Raton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Raton is ranked #362 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Raton is more Multiracial than neighboring Valdez (0% Multiracial). Raton is less Multiracial than neighboring Starkville (3.2% Multiracial), Trinidad (3.1% Multiracial), Jansen (2% Multiracial), and Cokedale (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.