Catron County, New Mexico
AkashicCatron County, NMTrumpR+50.1
2024 precinct map of Catron CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Catron County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 74.3% | 1,752 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 24.2% | 571 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.5% | 12 |
Harris +50Trump +50
9 precincts · 2,357 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1924–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24.2%Harris571 | 74.3%Trump1,752 | 0.5%Kennedy12 | 2,357 | ||
| R | 25.6%Biden595 | 73.0%Trump1,698 | 0.7%Jorgensen17 | 2,326 | ||
| R | 20.8%Clinton427 | 71.4%Trump1,464 | 5.4%Johnson111 | 2,049 | ||
| R | 26.4%Obama560 | 70.4%Romney1,494 | 2.4%GRAY51 | 2,123 | ||
| R | 31.4%Obama664 | 66.2%McCain1,398 | 2.4%Nader50 | 2,112 | ||
| R | 27.6%Kerry551 | 71.6%Bush1,427 | 0.8%Nader15 | 1,993 | ||
| R | 20.6%Gore353 | 74.4%Bush1,273 | 3.3%Nader57 | 1,711 | ||
| R | 27.8%Clinton423 | 60.6%Dole923 | 7.5%Perot114 | 1,524 | ||
| R | 29.9%Clinton465 | 49.6%Bush771 | 18.6%Perot289 | 1,553 | ||
| R | 33.0%Dukakis490 | 62.2%Bush925 | 4.8%Paul71 | 1,486 | ||
| R | 29.5%Mondale418 | 68.6%Reagan970 | 1.9%Bergland27 | 1,415 | ||
| R | 32.3%Carter466 | 62.7%Reagan906 | 5.0%Anderson72 | 1,444 | ||
| R | 45.7%Carter517 | 53.2%Ford602 | 1.1%Camejo13 | 1,132 | ||
| R | 24.0%McGovern271 | 73.5%Nixon829 | 2.5%Schmitz28 | 1,128 | ||
| R | 25.7%Humphrey278 | 62.3%Nixon674 | 12.0%Wallace130 | 1,082 | ||
| D | 51.7%Johnson624 | 48.3%Goldwater584 | 0.0% | 1,208 | ||
| R | 46.0%Kennedy573 | 53.9%Nixon671 | 0.1%Byrd1 | 1,245 | ||
| R | 40.2%Stevenson477 | 59.8%Eisenhower711 | 0.0% | 1,188 | ||
| R | 38.5%Stevenson464 | 61.5%Eisenhower741 | 0.0% | 1,205 | ||
| D | 55.2%Truman648 | 44.4%Dewey521 | 0.3%Thurmond4 | 1,173 | ||
| R | 45.7%Roosevelt589 | 54.2%Dewey699 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 1,289 | ||
| D | 52.3%Roosevelt1,039 | 47.7%Willkie949 | 0.0% | 1,988 | ||
| D | 64.1%Roosevelt1,456 | 35.1%Landon798 | 0.8%Lemke18 | 2,272 | ||
| D | 60.4%Roosevelt972 | 37.9%Hoover610 | 1.6%Thomas26 | 1,608 | ||
| R | 35.1%Smith420 | 64.8%Hoover774 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 1,195 | ||
| R | 39.6%Davis418 | 47.3%Coolidge499 | 13.1%La Follette138 | 1,055 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1924–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1924 | −7.7% |
| 1928 | −29.6% |
| 1932 | +22.5% |
| 1936 | +29.0% |
| 1940 | +4.5% |
| 1944 | −8.5% |
| 1948 | +10.8% |
| 1952 | −23.0% |
| 1956 | −19.7% |
| 1960 | −7.9% |
| 1964 | +3.3% |
| 1968 | −36.6% |
| 1972 | −49.5% |
| 1976 | −7.5% |
| 1980 | −30.5% |
| 1984 | −39.0% |
| 1988 | −29.3% |
| 1992 | −19.7% |
| 1996 | −32.8% |
| 2000 | −53.8% |
| 2004 | −44.0% |
| 2008 | −34.8% |
| 2012 | −44.0% |
| 2016 | −50.6% |
| 2020 | −47.4% |
| 2024 | −50.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
Catron County spans over 6,900 square miles with fewer than 3,600 residents, making it one of the most sparsely settled counties in the contiguous U.S. Its economy is rooted in cattle ranching and timber, and it has returned Republican presidential margins above 40 points in recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 29.0 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 53.8 points in 2000. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.1 points.
A population of 3,743, a 74% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,864 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Fergus County and Petroleum County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Catron County, New Mexico vote in 2024?
In 2024, Catron County, New Mexico voted Republican by 50.1 points (R+50.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,357 votes cast, 571 went Democratic and 1,752 went Republican.
When did Catron County, New Mexico last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Catron County, New Mexico voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Catron County, New Mexico?
Catron County, New Mexico has a population of 3,743 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Catron County, New Mexico?
Median household income in Catron County, New Mexico is $49,864 — below the national median of $80,734. The New Mexico state median is $64,059.
What is the political history of Catron County, New Mexico?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Catron County, New Mexico from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 21 went Republican.