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Mora

New Mexico · 520 residents · 8.035 sq mi
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Mora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,218. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $172,200. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

520
Unchangedsince 2023
from 518 in 2023
2010 – 2024
65 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 64 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
56.1
+33%since 2023
from 42.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1073435808161K201020202024Mora
2024520
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,218
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $69,063 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$33,979
+37%since 2023
from $24,773 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+37.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
8.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.217
−5%since 2023
from 0.228 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$172,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $213,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
71.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
28.5% rent
35.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
43.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
−23%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino64.3%(333)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(36)
Diversity Score62.4%(323)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino68.5%(356)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(31)
Diversity Score57.8%(301)
58
−7%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
60.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
25.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
36.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
63.8%
+41.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.0%
+28.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
53.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
26.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
72.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
56.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
33.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mora, New Mexico?

Mora, New Mexico has about 520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mora, New Mexico earns about $72,218 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mora, New Mexico expensive?

In Mora, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $172,200.

How educated are people in Mora, New Mexico?

About 60.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mora, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mora, New Mexico?

About 8.8% of people in Mora, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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