Raton, NM is a small town of 6,082 people with a population density of 744 people per square mile. The city is renowned for its year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and skiing. There are also many local businesses such as Raton Public Library, Walmart Supercenter, and Raton Craftsman Market. Other organizations in the area include the Raton Chamber of Commerce and the Raton Convention & Visitors Bureau which promote the culture and heritage of the region. The city is home to several sports teams including the Raton Osos baseball team and Rattlers football team. There are also numerous local sporting events that take place throughout the year such as Equestrian Events, Bull Riding Championships, Xtreme Motorcycles Racing Series, and more.
The population in Raton is 6,082. There are 764 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Raton is 44.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Raton is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Raton
- 39.3% are married
- 18.4% are divorced
- 22.3% are married with children
- 21.4% have children, but are single
Race in Raton
- 39.5% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 1.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 58.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander