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CITY · 2020 ACS

Mora

New Mexico · 547 residents · 8.035 sq mi
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Population has fallen 32% since 2019, a loss of 260 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
547
−32%since 2019
from 807 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
53.6
+107%since 2019
from 25.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1073435808161K201020202024Mora
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201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(29)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(29)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.5%(19)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.3%(40)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(19)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.9%(32)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449%(49)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.9%(76)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417%(93)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417.6%(96)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.5%(52)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,223
+8%since 2019
from $15,906 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
70.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2019
from 82.0% in 2019
29.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82.8%(668)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.4%(124)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.2%(488)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other9.3%(51)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
French17.4%(121)
Irish8.5%(59)
Norwegian8.5%(59)
German1.6%(11)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
81.7 min
+12%since 2019
from 72.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 60.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
Female
58.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 64.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married53.8%(114)
Married46.2%(98)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married38.4%(94)
Married51.8%(127)
Widowed9.8%(24)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mora, New Mexico?

Mora, New Mexico has about 547 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Mora, New Mexico?

About 14.3% 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 11.5% 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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