Colfax County, New Mexico
Total Population: 12,336
County Seat: Raton
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.