Catron County, New Mexico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 31st-largest in New Mexico
The population of Catron County, New Mexico is 3,685 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest county in New Mexico. The median household income is $46,439, the median home value is $171,800, and the median age is 62.6.
The population of Catron County has grown 1.3% since 2010 (3,748 → 3,795), a +0.09% annualized rate.
3,685
Population
+0.09%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$46,439
Median Income
$171,800
Median Home Value
Catron County covers 6,924 sq mi of land at 0.5 people per square mile.
About Catron County, NM
Age is the most distinctive thing about Catron County: a median age of 62.6, older than the national median. Catron County is a county in New Mexico with a population of 3,685. It ranks #31 among counties in New Mexico by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $46,439, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $171,800, with typical rent around $740.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 20.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. An unusually large 21.1% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Catron County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Catron County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Catron County had a population of 3,748 in 2010 and 3,795 in 2024, a 1.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,803 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.10%.
3,795
Population (2024)
3,748
Population (2010)
3,803
Peak (2023)
0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,748 |
| 2011 | 3,716 |
| 2012 | 3,634 |
| 2013 | 3,586 |
| 2014 | 3,550 |
| 2015 | 3,480 |
| 2016 | 3,525 |
| 2017 | 3,557 |
| 2018 | 3,523 |
| 2019 | 3,507 |
| 2020 | 3,609 |
| 2021 | 3,716 |
| 2022 | 3,793 |
| 2023 | 3,803 |
| 2024 | 3,795 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
62.6
Median Age
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Male
44.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 8.2% · Seniors (65+): 44.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $46,439$-15,686 vs state |
| Mean household income | $57,834 |
| Per-capita income | $29,980 |
| Poverty rate | 14.7%+1.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 32.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Catron County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
8.4%
Carpool
52.1%
Public transit
21.1%
Work from home
22.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$171,800$-60,400 vs state
Median home value
$740
Median rent
87.7%
Homeownership rate
3,333
Total housing units
49.4%
Occupied
50.6%
Vacant
12.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.9%
With health insurance
87.8%
With broadband internet
62.0%
Foreign-born
17.6%
Veterans (18+)
39.7%
With a disability
83.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
97.6%
High School+
20.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Catron County, New Mexico has a population of 3,685 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest county in New Mexico. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Catron County has grown 1.3% since 2010 (3,748 → 3,795), a +0.09% annualized rate.
The median household income in Catron County, New Mexico is $46,439, with mean (average) household income of $57,834 and per-capita income of $29,980. 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Catron County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.1%), Hispanic or Latino (5.1%), Asian (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Catron County, New Mexico is 62.6 years. Residents are 48.5% female and 51.5% male.
The median home value in Catron County is $171,800 and median monthly rent is $740. 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,333 total housing units, 50.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Catron County, New Mexico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Albuquerque is among the largest cities associated with Catron County, New Mexico, with a population of 562,488.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.