Catron County Demographics

A map of Catron County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,785	2,738	74.4%	76.5%
Hispanic	588	602	15.7%	16.8%
Multiracial	150	112	4.0%	3.1%
Native American/Other	142	84	3.8%	2.3%
Black	66	35	1.8%	1.0%
Asian	12	8	0.3%	0.2%

Catron County, New Mexico has an estimated population of 3,743, an increase from the 3,579 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.4% White, 15.7% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.8% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Catron County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Catron has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Catron County, that probability was 38.5% in 2020 and 41.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Catron County is ranked the 31st most populous county in New Mexico, out of 33 counties. Catron County was ranked the 31st most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Catron County's White Population

2,785 residents of Catron County, or 74.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Catron County is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Catron County ranks 1st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catron County's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Catron County's population has decreased from 76.5% to 74.4%.

Catron County is more White than neighboring Cibola County (19.5% White), Greenlee County (45.1% White), Grant County (47.5% White), Sierra County (63.1% White), and Socorro County (32.8% White).

Catron County's Black Population

66 residents of Catron County, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Catron County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Catron County ranks 14th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catron County's Black population has grown by an estimated 88.6%. Black residents' share of Catron County's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.8%.

Catron County is more Black than neighboring Greenlee County (1.4% Black), Grant County (0.8% Black), Sierra County (0.1% Black), and Socorro County (0.4% Black). Catron County is less Black than neighboring Cibola County (1.9% Black).

Catron County's Asian Population

12 residents of Catron County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Catron County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Catron County ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catron County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Catron County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Catron County is more Asian than neighboring Sierra County (0.2% Asian). Catron County is less Asian than neighboring Cibola County (0.7% Asian), Greenlee County (1.4% Asian), Grant County (0.9% Asian), and Socorro County (1.8% Asian).

Catron County's Hispanic Population

588 residents of Catron County, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Catron County is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Catron County ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catron County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Catron County's population has decreased from 16.8% to 15.7%.

Catron County is less Hispanic than neighboring Cibola County (32.9% Hispanic), Greenlee County (46.7% Hispanic), Grant County (47.8% Hispanic), Sierra County (29.8% Hispanic), and Socorro County (50.3% Hispanic).

Catron County's Native American/Other Population

142 residents of Catron County, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Catron County is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Catron County ranks 13th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catron County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 69.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Catron County's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.8%.

Catron County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenlee County (1.8% Native American/Other), Grant County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Sierra County (0.2% Native American/Other). Catron County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cibola County (42.6% Native American/Other), and Socorro County (10.7% Native American/Other).

Catron County's Multiracial Population

150 residents of Catron County, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Catron County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Catron County ranks 10th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catron County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Catron County's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.0%.

Catron County is more Multiracial than neighboring Cibola County (2.4% Multiracial), Greenlee County (3.5% Multiracial), Grant County (2.3% Multiracial), and Socorro County (3.9% Multiracial). Catron County is less Multiracial than neighboring Sierra County (6.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.