Mora County, New Mexico's estimated 2024 population is 4,099 with a growth rate of -0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mora County, New Mexico is the 28th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 4,893 and has seen a growth of -16.23% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,979 | -24 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 4,003 | -24 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 4,027 | -24 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 4,051 | -24 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 4,075 | -24 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 4,099 | -24 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 4,123 | -24 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 4,147 | -42 | -1% |
| 2021 | 4,189 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 4,191 | -299 | -6.66% |
| 2019 | 4,490 | 18 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 4,472 | -58 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 4,530 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 4,531 | -78 | -1.69% |
| 2015 | 4,609 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 4,612 | -82 | -1.75% |
| 2013 | 4,694 | 11 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 4,683 | -99 | -2.07% |
| 2011 | 4,782 | -111 | -2.27% |
| 2010 | 4,893 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,264 | 59 | 1.4% |
| 1980 | 4,205 | -468 | -10.01% |
| 1970 | 4,673 | -1,355 | -22.48% |
| 1960 | 6,028 | -2,692 | -30.87% |
| 1950 | 8,720 | -2,261 | -20.59% |
| 1940 | 10,981 | 659 | 6.38% |
| 1930 | 10,322 | -3,593 | -25.82% |
| 1920 | 13,915 | 1,304 | 10.34% |
| 1910 | 12,611 | 2,307 | 22.39% |
| 1900 | 10,304 | -314 | -2.96% |
| 1890 | 10,618 | 867 | 8.89% |
| 1880 | 9,751 | 1,695 | 21.04% |
| 1870 | 8,056 | 2,490 | 44.74% |
| 1860 | 5,566 | 1,587 | 39.88% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,213 | 52.59% |
| Other race | 1,144 | 27.19% |
| Two or more races | 825 | 19.61% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,091 | 2.01 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 806 | 1.12 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Married | 750 | 2.53 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Female | 339 | 2.78 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Male | 196 | 2.29 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
90.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 2.77% |
| Associates Degree | 194 | 5.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 258 | 7.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 441 | 12.99% |
| High School Graduate | 1,341 | 39.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 3.86% |
| Some College | 935 | 27.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,661 | 2,459 | 346 |
| Other Race | 1,059 | 976 | 129 |
| White | 729 | 706 | 353 |
| 2+ Races | 515 | 488 | 150 |
| Native American | 25 | 21 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 48.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $90,795 | $11,541 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,471 | $58,365 | $51,318 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $15,671 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,650 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,781 | $49,348 | $33,679 |
| Some College | $34,911 | $0 | $34,104 |
$35,781
Average Earnings
$49,348
Average Male
$33,679
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.23% of Mora County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 53.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,412 | 775 | 22.71% |
| Other | 1,144 | 306 | 26.75% |
| White | 777 | 132 | 16.99% |
| Multiple | 825 | 72 | 8.73% |
| Native | 26 | 8 | 30.77% |
21.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.96%
Male Poverty Rate
16.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mora County, New Mexico is Native, with 30.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mora County, New Mexico is Multiple, with 8.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.54% |
| Some College | 17.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.11% |
| Male Employed | 5.07% |
| Female Employed | 0.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,223 | $71,060 |
| Households | $40,231 | $55,236 |
| Married Families | $63,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,107 | $26,916 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
367
Number of Veterans
284
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 138 |
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Korea | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 55 to 64 | 107 |
| 75+ | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 330 | 11.73% |
| White | 204 | 10.4% |
| Other Race | 105 | 9.92% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 10.68% |
| Native American | 3 | 12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.8%
Labor Force Participation
35.9%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.21%
Born in Mora County, New Mexico
98.38%
Native Born
1.62%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
98.38% of Mora County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 77.21% having been born in New Mexico. 0.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.