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Moriarty

New Mexico · 1,946 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 $27,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,100. The poverty rate of 39.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
1,946
+10%since 2000
from 1,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+26%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Moriarty
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,365
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,681
+8%since 2000
from $13,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+37%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(978)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(720)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(1,093)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(961)
Black1.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino42.5%(827)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other4%(78)
Diversity Score69.4%(1,351)
Diversity Score
69
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+2%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 26.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moriarty, New Mexico?

Moriarty, New Mexico has about 1,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moriarty, New Mexico earns about $27,365 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 $107,100, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Moriarty, New Mexico?

About 6.7% 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 39.1% 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 547 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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