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Dora

New Mexico · 117 residents · 2.594 sq mi
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Dora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,000. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 3% 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 $114,100. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
117
−10%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+38%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14951772593401990201020202024Dora
202444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,577
+60%since 2000
from $17,831 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.6%(25)
Diversity Score75.5%(88)
Diversity Score
75
+80%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−48.7 ptssince 2013
from 67.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dora, New Mexico?

Dora, New Mexico has about 117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dora, New Mexico earns about $51,000 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 $114,100.

How educated are people in Dora, New Mexico?

About 2.8% 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 7.5% 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 61 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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