New Mexico

Catron

3,579
2020 population
1930
first census record
10
census records

About Catron

Catron, New Mexico, first appears in the United States federal census in 1930, when it recorded a population of 3,282. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 3,579.

Its recorded population peaked at 4,881 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 27 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Gila Cliff Dwellings Conflict, Battle of Diamond Creek NM, Battle of Mogollon Mountains NM, and 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20203,579
20103,725
20003,543
19902,563
19802,720
19702,198
19602,773
19503,533
19404,881
19303,282
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Catron

Military engagements that took place in Catron, New Mexico.

Gila Cliff Dwellings Conflict
1280
Battle of Diamond Creek NM
1873
Battle of Mogollon Mountains NM
1874
Victorio War — Las Animas Creek Fight (August 21, 1879)
1879
Elfego Baca Fight – Frisco/Reserve Siege
1884
Mogollon Mountains Fight 1885
1885
Battle of Apache Creek NM
1885

Historic places in Catron

National Register of Historic Places listings in Catron, New Mexico.

Mogollon Baldy Lookout Cabin
Mogollon Baldy Peak
Mogollon Historic District
Mogollon
Ake Site
Datil
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Silver City
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Frequently asked about Catron

When does Catron first appear in the US census?
Catron, New Mexico first appears in the federal census in 1930, with a recorded population of 3,282.
What is the population of Catron?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Catron had a recorded population of 3,579.
When did Catron's population peak?
Catron's recorded population peaked at 4,881 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Catron?
7 documented military engagements took place in Catron, including Gila Cliff Dwellings Conflict, Battle of Diamond Creek NM, Battle of Mogollon Mountains NM.
How many historic places are in Catron?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Catron, New Mexico.
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