Economy & Jobs — Raton, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,641 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,643 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,569 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.4% |
| Retail | 16.0% |
| Arts Food | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| Hotels Motels | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
