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Mora County

New Mexico · 4,189 residents · 1,926.249 sq mi
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Mora County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,458. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 991 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,300. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,189
−19%since 2000
from 5,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+36%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Mora County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,458
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,518 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,662
+67%since 2000
from $12,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+19%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(877)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino81.6%(4,229)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.8%(1,855)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(764)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino78.8%(3,301)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1.5%(62)
Diversity Score41.7%(1,747)
Segregation Score8%(337)
Diversity Score
42
+16%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mora County, New Mexico?

Mora County, New Mexico has about 4,189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mora County, New Mexico earns about $29,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mora County, New Mexico expensive?

In Mora County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $104,300, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Mora County, New Mexico?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mora County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mora County, New Mexico?

About 20.9% of people in Mora County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mora County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Mora County, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9552.02Census Tract 9552.01
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 87732ZIP 87722ZIP 87752ZIP 87712ZIP 87723ZIP 87713ZIP 87734ZIP 87736ZIP 87735ZIP 87715ZIP 87753ZIP 87750
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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