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Mora

New Mexico · 656 residents · 8.035 sq mi
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Mora is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,176. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 470 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2011, reaching $111,500. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 1050%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
+253%vs 2011
vs 186 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
82 / sq mi
+253%vs 2011
vs 23 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
−20%vs 2011
vs 53.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,176
+314%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $14,479 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,366
−46%vs 2011
vs $63,322 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
−18.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.467 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information33.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$111,500
+1050%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $9,999 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
23.7%
−42.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−33.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−50.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+178%vs 2011
vs 0.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.4%(593)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.7%(143)
Diversity Score
22
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+16.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.8%
+66.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.7%
+33.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.0%
−22.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.6% in 2011
Female
35.0%
+22.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mora, New Mexico?

Mora, New Mexico has about 656 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mora, New Mexico earns about $58,176 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 $111,500.

How educated are people in Mora, New Mexico?

About 16.4% 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 3.3% of people in Mora, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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