Raton Demographics & Contact Information

Market Profile

MARKET PROFILE: The Market Profile Report Contains a Comprehensive list of demographic information based on 1990 Census data updated to reflect 1997 estimates and 2002 projections.

Population and household count data on this report is retrieved at the census block level.

Area 1: 10 Mile Radius
Area 2: 20 Mile Radius
Area 3: 30 Mile Radius


Description

POPULATION & HOUSEHOLDS: Population and household information allows you to quantify the
market size and measure future market growth. Population Is defined as all living persons. Households include all occupied housing units, regardless of the relationship of the relationship of the residents.
Population 7,282 Elevation 6,666

 

Area 1 Area 2 Area 3
2002 Population 9,215 20,406 23,031
1997 Population 8,841 19,659 22,219
1990 Population 8,187 18,325 20,765
Population Per Square Mile 15 12 7
2002 Households 3,607 7,774 9,070
1997 Households 3,450 7,774 8,703
1990 Households 3,178 7,181 8,112
% Annual Household Growth 1.2 1.2 1.0

HOUSEHOLD BY INCOME: Household income is a good indicator of the spending power of your market
Household income including the income of all persons 15 years old and over. Median income divides the income distribution into two equal parts, one-half falling above the median and half below.

  Area 1 Area 2 Area 3
% Under $15,000 29.4 36.4 35.5
% $15,000 -$24,999 17.5 18.4 18.7
% $25,000 -$34,999 18.3 14.4 14.4
% $35,000 -$49,999 16.6 14.9 15.2
% $50,000 -$74,999 12.0 10.6 10.6
% $75,000 -$99,999 3.7 3.2 3.2
% $100,000 -$149,999 2.1 1.6 1.8
% $150,000+ 0.4 0.6 0.6
Averaage Household Income $32,406 $29,599 $29,947
Median Household Income $27,106 $23,608 $23,866
Per Capita Income $12,504 $11,581 $11,609

POPULATION BY AGE: Population by age variables provide valuable information s to the relative maturity or youth of a particular market. Median age divides the age distribution into two equal parts. One-half falling below the median and one-half above.

  Area 1 Area 2 Area 3
% Under age 6 8.5 8.2 8.2
% Age 6-17 17.7 17.1 17.3
% Age 18-24 11.1 11.2 11.3
% Age 25-34 10.7 11.0 10.7
% Age 35-44 14.2 13.5 13.5
% Age 45-54 12.3 11.7 11.8
% Age 55-64 8.3 8.5 8.7
% Age 65 + 17.2 18.9 18.4
Average Age of Total Population 37.5 38.4 38.2
Median Age of Total Population 37.0 37.0 37.0

POPULATION BY SEX
  Area 1 Area 2 Area 3
% Male 48.1 48.0 48.5
% Female 51.9 52.0 51.5
% Females Under Age 6 8.0 7.7 7.8
% Females Age 14-17 11.3 10.6 10.7
% Females Age 18-24 10.2 10.2 10.2
% Females Age 25-34 10.8 11.0 10.8
% Females Age 35-44 14.4 13.5 13.6
% Females Age 45-54 11.9 11.3 11.4
% Females Age 55-64 8.3 8.7 8.9
% Females Age 65 + 19.3 21.6 21.2
Average Age Female 38.8 40.2 40.0
% Males Under Age 6 8.9 8.8 8.7
% Males Age 14-17 12.0 11.9 11.8
% Males Age 18-24 6.4 6.4 6.9
% Males Age 25-34 12.0 12.3 12.5
% Males Age 35-44 10.7 11.0 10.6
% Males Age 45-54 14.1 13.4 13.3
% Males Age 55-64 8.2 8.3 8.5
% Males Age 65 + 15.3 16.1 16.0
Average Age Male 36.1 36.4 36.3


OCCUPATION: The occupation variables help you evaluate the composition of the labor force in a particular market. The occupation variables based on the population 16 years of age and over employed in the labor force, except population in the Armed Forces 7 Unemployed which are based on population age 16 +.

Area 1 Area 2 Area 3
Population 16 + Employed in Civilian Labor Force 3,475 7,303 8,327
% White Collar 50.7 49.7 48.6
% Executive & Managerial 8.9 9.9 9.5
% Professional Specialty 12.3 11.9 12.5
% Technical Support 2.0 2.4 2.3
% Administrative Support 13.7 13.0 12.4
% Sales 13.9 12.6 11.8
% Blue Collar 29.1 28.5 28.1
% Precision Production, Craft & Repair 10.3 10.8 11.0
% Machine Operators 3.4 3.3 3.1
% Laborers, Handlers 4.3 4.5 4.3
% Farming, Forestry & Fishing 2.2 2.6 4.8
% Service: Private Household 0.0 0.3 0.3
% Service: Protective 3.0 2.7 2.5
% Service: Other 15.0 16.3 15.8
% Unemployed 4.2 4.4 4.3
% Population in Armed Forces 0.2 0.1 0.1
White/Blue Collar Ratio 1.7 1.7 1.7

COMMUTE: The vehicle and commute variables are useful in determining the vehicle ownership that can be anticipated around a site. Commute time refers to the total number of minutes that it takes to get from home to work. Number of vehicles refers to the vehicle ownership per household.

  Area 1 Area 2 Area 3
% Commute under 15 minutes 70.2 73.9 70.5
% Commute 15-29 Minutes 10.8 12.5 14.6
% Commute 30-44 Minutes 4.2 4.8 6.3
% Commute 45-59 Minutes 7.0 4.2 4.1
% Commute 60 + Minutes 7.7 4.6 4.4
Average Commute to Work in Minutes 19.0 16.0 16.0
Households With Vehicles 3,103 6,817 7,734
% With 1 Vehicle 39.8 39.0 37.2
% With 2 Vehicles 34.7 37.1 37.6
% With 3 Vehicles 15.7 14.7 15.5
% With 4 Vehicles 8.7 6.7 6.9
% With 5 + Vehicles 1.1 2.5 2.8
Number of Vehicles 6,110 12,468 14,474
Average Number of Vehicles 2.0 2.0 2.0


COLFAX COUTY PROPERTY TAX SCHEDULE

RESIDENTAL PROPERTY TAXES

COMMUNITY

STATE

COUNTY

SCHOOL

CITY

HOSPITAL

LUNA

TOTAL

Cimarron              
Inside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 7.650 4.250 0 33.658
Outside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 0 4.250 0 26.008
Raton              
Inside City 1.556 10.350 9.382 10.348 0 0 31.636
Outside City 1.556 10.350 9.382 0 0 0 21.288
Springer              
Inside Town 1.556 10.350 7.554 7.650 4.250 2.405 33.765
Outside Town 1.556 10.350 7.554 0 4.250 2.405 26.115
Maxwell              
Inside Village 1.556 10.350 2.305 1.757 4.250 2.405 22.623
Outside Village 1.556 10.350 2.305 0 4.250 2.405 20.866
Eagle Nest              
Inside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 1.357 4.250 0 27.365
Outside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 0 4.250 0 26.008
Angel Fire        
Inside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 3.192 4.250 0 29.200
Outside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 0 4.250 0 26.008

NOTE: All property taxes are based on 1/3 of the valuation of the property and all levies are listed in mills.

EXAMPLE: Raton residential property inside the City - $100,000 valuation.
100,000 x 0.33 = 33 x 31.636 =1,043.98 per year


COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAXES

COMMUNITY

STATE

COUNTY

SCHOOL

CITY

HOSPITAL

LUNA

TOTAL

Cimarron              
Inside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 7.650 4.250 0 33.650
Outside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 0 4.250 0 26.008
Raton              
Inside City 1.556 10.350 9.490 10.887 0 0 32.283
Outside City 1.556 10.350 9.490 0 0 0 21.396
Springer              
Inside Town 1.556 10.350 7.773 7.650 4.250 3.0 34.579
Outside Town 1.556 10.350 7.773 0 4.250 3.0 26.929
Maxwell              
Inside Village 1.556 10.350 2.500 2.221 4.250 3.0 23.877
Outside Village 1.556 10.350 2.500 0 4.250 3.0 21.656
Eagle Nest              
Inside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 2.225 4.250 0 28.233
Outside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 0 4.250 0 26.008
Angel Fire              
Inside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 3.260 4.250 0 29.268
Outside Village 1.556 10.350 9.852 0 4.250 0 26.008

NOTE: All property taxes are based on 1/3 of the valuation of the property and all levies are listed in mills.

EXAMPLE: Raton commercial property inside the City--$200,000 valuation.
200,000 x 0.33 = 66,000/1,000 = 66 x 32.283 = 2,130.68 per year

LARGEST RATON EMPLOYERS

Raton Public Schools
Miners' Colfax Medical Center acute-care facility
City of Raton
Miners' Colfax Medical Center Long-Term Care facility
International Bank
Kmart
Super Save grocery
Morgan Buildings
Southwest Hollow Metal
Rocky Mountain Metals, Inc.
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad
McDonald's
The Wilson Corporation
NRA Whittington Center
Raton Public Service
Stolar Inc.
United Chevrolet
Gateway Metal Products
U.S. Postal Service
City Market
BTU Block & Concrete
Dairy Queen
New Mexico Highway Department

RATON-AREA WEATHER TABLE
Tabulated between December 1978 and December 2001
High Low Rain Inches Snow
Inches
Jan 46 14 0.37" 5.7"
Feb 50 17 0.36" 5.6"
Mar 56 23 0.78" 4.9"
Apr 64 29 1.05" 2.2"
May 71 39 2.49" 0.3"
Jun 80 46 2.21" ----
Jul 84 51 3.00" ----
Aug 81 51 3.35" ----
Sep 76 43 1.77" ----
Oct 67 32 1.17" 1.0"
Nov 54 21 0.46" 3.9"
Dec 46 15 0.42" 4.1"
Year 65 32 17.4" 27.9"

NAMES & NUMBERS

Raton Chamber & Economic Development Council, Inc.
100 Clayton Hwy
Raton, NM 87740
Fred Warner, Executive Director
Diane Valdez, Administrator
1-800-638-6161
(505) 445-3689
fax - (505) 445-3680
Website: www.raton.info
Email: ratonchamber@bacavalley.com

Raton City Commission
Joe Apache, Mayor
Jesse Johnson, Mayor Pro-tem
Fred Sparks, Commissioner
Sara Murphy-Kowalski, Commissioner

Raton City Hall
City Manager Pete Mileta, Jr. - (505) 445-9551
Clerk/Treasurer Michael Anne Lannon - (505) 445-9451
Zoning Department, (505) 445-9181
Raton Police Department, Chief Vince Mares - (505) 445-2704
Raton Fire & Emergency Services, Chief David Pasquale - (505) 445-2708
Arthur Johnson Memorial Library, Librarian Thayla Wright - (505) 445-9711

Colfax County Commission
Whitney Hite, Chairman Colfax County Commission
James Moldonado,Vice Chairman Colfax County Commission
Bill Conley, Colfax County Commissioner

Colfax County
County Manager - (505) 445-9661
County Clerk Rayetta LeDoux - (505) 445-5551
Assessor, Adeline Shell - (505) 445-2314
Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Patrick Casias - (505) 445-5561
County Extension Service - (505) 445-8071
New Mexico State Police, Lt. Don Day - (505) 445-5571
Miners' Colfax Medical Center: (505) 445-3661
Acute Care - (505) 445-3661; Long-Term Care - (505) 445-2741
Environment Department - (505) 445-3621
Labor Department (local), Suzie Quintana - (505) 445-2784
Game and Fish - (505) 445-2311
Highway Department - (505) 445-3326
Motor Vehicle Division - (505) 445-3919 or in Santa Fe - (505) 827-2241
Port of Entry - (505) 445-8419
New Mexico Visitor Information Center - (505) 445-2761

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