Unified School District · NM
Raton Public Schools
Raton Public Schools is a unified school district in New Mexico with a community population of 7,051. The median household income is $52,870 and the median age is 46.0.
7,051
Population
7
People / sq mi
$52,870
Median Income
46.0
Median Age
Raton Public Schools covers 1,007 sq mi of land at 7.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 36.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,870
Median Household Income
$30,093
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$153,000
Median Home Value
$746
Median Rent
71.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.1%
High School+
21.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Raton Public Schools serves a community with a population of 7,051 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Mexico.
The median household income in Raton Public Schools is $52,870, with a per capita income of $30,093. The poverty rate is 18.8%.
Raton Public Schools is 59.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 36.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Raton Public Schools, 88.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Raton Public Schools is $153,000, with a median rent of $746. The homeownership rate is 71.0%.
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Data for Raton Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3502190).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.