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Moriarty

New Mexico · 1,765 residents · 6.935 sq mi
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Moriarty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,150. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,765
+26%since 1990
from 1,399 in 1990
1990 – 2025
255 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 202 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Moriarty
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,150
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,640
+62%since 1990
from $8,424 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.0%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$450
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
26.2% rent
2.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,130)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(530)
Asian0.7%(10)
Diversity Score70.6%(987)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(978)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(720)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,093)
62
−12%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.4 min
+3%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moriarty, New Mexico?

Moriarty, New Mexico has about 1,765 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Moriarty, New Mexico earns about $25,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moriarty, New Mexico expensive?

In Moriarty, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Moriarty, New Mexico?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Moriarty, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moriarty, New Mexico?

About 18.0% of people in Moriarty, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moriarty, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Moriarty, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 366 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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