Raton City, New Mexico
Leans Republican — 6K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 38.5% |
Hispanic / Latino | 58.4% |
Black / African American | 0.3% |
Asian | 0.5% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 0.3% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+11.0 |
| 2020 | Trump+8.0 |
| 2016 | Trump+3.4 |
| 2012 | Obama+14.8 |
| 2008 | Obama+22.6 |
Raton City, New Mexico is a city that has a population of 6,041. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+11.0. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.3% | 54.3% | R+11.0 | R+3.0 |
| 2020 | 44.8% | 52.8% | R+8.0 | R+4.6 |
| 2016 | 42.3% | 45.7% | R+3.4 | R+18.2 |
| 2012 | 57.4% | 42.6% | D+14.8 | R+7.8 |
| 2008 | 60.6% | 38.0% | D+22.6 | — |
What defines Raton City?
Raton City has been trending Republican — 26pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2012, Republicans in 2024
- Shifted 25.8 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 33.6 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | Raton City | National |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic / Latino | 58.4% | 19.3% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 38.5% | 57.4% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.9% | 0.9% |
Asian | 0.5% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 0.3% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 0.3% | 4.0% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Raton City? 6,041 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.