Colfax County, New Mexico

Total Population: 12,336

County Seat: Raton

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Median Home Value

$161,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,690

Across all households

Median Age

49.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)47.8%
Hispanic or Latino47.4%
Two or More Races2.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

17.8%

65 Years and Over

28.4%

Male

51.2%

Female

48.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.5%

No Health Insurance

7.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,690

Mean Household Income

$66,582

Per Capita Income

$31,126

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

24.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$161,000

Median Rent

$704/mo

Total Housing Units

9,578

Owner-Occupied

72.0%

Renter-Occupied

28.0%

Vacancy Rate

43.5%

Married Couple Households

38.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.4%

Average Household Size

2.16

Broadband Internet Access

78.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35007.