Raton City, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7282 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the city. The population density was 992.4 people per square mile (383.17/kmē), it is the 46th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 3472 housing units at an average density of 473 per square mile (182.63/kmē). The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.92. In the city Age distribution was 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 105.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 108.5 females. The median age was 39.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Raton City was 38.8 and 40.7 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 5683 White, 17 Black or African American, 116 American Indian, 29 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 257 from two or more races and 1179 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $27028, making its New Mexico's 129th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $31762, it is the 118th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The per capita income for the city was $14223, it is New Mexico's 95th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $16578, Males have a median income of $20707 versus $12946 for females.
In 2000, 1531 pupils and students, of which 724 are male and 807 are female, 21.02% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 60 nursery or pri school, 120 kindergarten, 768 elementary school, 442 high school and 141 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7282 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7272 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7271 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7171 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7139 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7008 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6915 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6809 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6696 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6590 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6465 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 41 | 19 | 60 |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 59 | 120 |
| Elementary school | 359 | 409 | 768 |
| High school | 209 | 233 | 442 |
| College or graduate school | 54 | 87 | 141 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raton city, New Mexico | $27028 | $31762 | $14223 |
| Colfax County, New Mexico | $30744 | $36827 | $16418 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |