Catron, NM County is a rural county located in southwestern New Mexico. It has a small population of around 3,581 people and a population density of 1 person per square mile. Compared to the US population of 329,725,481 people and a population density of 93 people per square mile, Catron, NM County is much quieter and less crowded. Catron itself is home to many small businesses such as the Catron County Outfitters which offers guided tours to explore the outdoors or The Double E Saloon for nightlife entertainment. There are year-round outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in the area such as mountain biking, fishing, off-roading, and horseback riding. For those interested in more organized activities there are also local organizations like the Catron County Historical Society which works to preserve local history or the Catron County 4-H Club who work with local youth on agriculture related projects. Local sporting events such as rodeos and high school football games draw crowds from surrounding communities during the fall months.
The population in Catron County is 3,581. There are 1 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Catron County is 59.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Catron County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Catron County
- 50.0% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 14.2% are married with children
- 5.6% have children, but are single
Race in Catron County
- 83.3% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 15.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander