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Mora

Minnesota · 3,665 residents · 5.164 sq mi
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Mora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,500. Households here earn about 45% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,665
+15%since 2000
from 3,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
710 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Mora
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,566 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,428
+31%since 2000
from $17,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+40%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,052)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(50)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(159)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(3,356)
Black0.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(66)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other5%(182)
Diversity Score18.7%(685)
Diversity Score
19
+276%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−8%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mora, Minnesota?

Mora, Minnesota has about 3,665 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mora, Minnesota?

The typical household in Mora, Minnesota earns about $40,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mora, Minnesota expensive?

In Mora, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $135,500, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Mora, Minnesota?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mora, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mora, Minnesota?

About 15.1% of people in Mora, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mora, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mora, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 760 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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