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Dora

New Mexico · 133 residents · 2.594 sq mi
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Dora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $72,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
+2%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+18%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14951772593401990201020202024Dora
202444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,729
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,874
+6%since 2000
from $17,831 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction25.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.9%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.7%(61)
Diversity Score
46
+9%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+96%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
26.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
38.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dora, New Mexico?

Dora, New Mexico has about 133 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dora, New Mexico?

The typical household in Dora, New Mexico earns about $40,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dora, New Mexico expensive?

In Dora, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $72,900.

How educated are people in Dora, New Mexico?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dora, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dora, New Mexico?

About 9.9% of people in Dora, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dora, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Dora, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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