Mora County, New Mexico Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Mora County, New Mexico, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Mora County, New Mexico. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Mora County, New Mexico. The estimated population of Mora County, New Mexico is 4,232 people, with a median age of 58.9.

We can look at the total population in Mora County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,232
 -5.96% -8.10%
2020
4,500
 -0.79% -
2019
4,536
 -0.59% -
2018
4,563
 -0.91% -
2017
4,605
 - -

Population of Mora County, New Mexico by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
16.5%
14%
 +17.86%
Black/African American
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
83.1%
79%
 +5.19%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0.4%
6.9%
 -94.20%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Mora County, New Mexico by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 58.9 +4.06% 59.4 +6.26% 58.3 +1.57%
2020 56.6 +2.54% 55.9 +1.27% 57.4 +2.5%
2019 55.2 +12.2% 55.2 +18.71% 56 +8.74%
2018 49.2 +4.68% 46.5 +5.2% 51.5 +4.89%
2017 47 - 44.2 - 49.1 -

The median age of Mora County, New Mexico gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 357 -113.45% 145 +75.19% 69 211
10 to 19 224 -23.46% 410 -76.1% 164 166
20 to 29 402 -89.22% 222 -2.23% 142 190
30 to 39 137 -42.56% 170 +60.6% 74 223
40 to 49 163 +27.82% 227 -15.2% 208 185
50 to 59 396 -7.84% 361 -10.19% 347 325
60 to 69 397 -2.38% 309 +82.76% 378 640
70+ 210 +96.46% 475 -7.89% 476 434

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Mora County, New Mexico is $37,549.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Mora County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,095.00
  • 45 to 64
    $25,682.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,553.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Mora County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Mora County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Mora County, New Mexico is currently $51,182.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.85% of households in Mora County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Mora County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    37.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.72%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Mora County is $26,586.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Mora County by the total population of Mora County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Mora County, New Mexico, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Mora County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.32%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.02%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Mora County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Mora County over the age of 16 is 3,795.

Of those people, a total of 39.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Mora County is 34.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 173 38.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 225 59.60% 43.30%
25 to 29 years 107 100.00% 30.80%
30 to 34 years 243 86.40% 16.70%
35 to 44 years 232 74.60% 26.00%
45 to 54 years 526 62.90% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 361 40.40% 14.40%
60 to 64 years 537 36.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 962 9.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 429 9.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Mora County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,223 43.70% 15.20%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 37.50% 50.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,153 28.40% 13.40%
Two or more races 403 46.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,098 39.90% 15.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 680 35.60% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Mora County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Mora County is 1,299, with median earnings of $32,939.00.

Women in Mora County, New Mexico earning approximately 54.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,299 $32,939.00
Male 328 $56,250.00
Female 971 $30,503.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 232 $55,154.00
Business and Financial 75 $11,339.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 153 $46,319.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 106 $48,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2 $0.00
Healthcare Support 134 $30,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 79 $6,437.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $15,313.00
Personal Care and Service 110 $20,560.00
Sales 80 $25,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 66 $53,413.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $29,083.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 95 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 22 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 81 $67,250.00 151 $41,650.00
Business and Financial 2 $0.00 73 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 151 $46,302.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $56,167.00 70 $31,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 131 $30,680.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 79 $6,437.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5 $0.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 110 $20,560.00
Sales 25 $0.00 55 $14,940.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 58 $53,606.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $29,083.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 57 $0.00 38 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 22 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,129 households in Mora County, with an average household size of 1.98 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,193 families in Mora County with an average family size of 2.55 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 703 174 316 936
Average Household Size 2.74 2.5 2.43 1.17
Total Families 703 174 316 0
Average Household Size 2.74 2.04 2.39 0

Poverty

Of the 1,193 families in Mora County, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Mora County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,149 housing units in Mora County, New Mexico.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,129 67.61%
Vacant 1,020 32.39%

5.59% of the total 3,149 housing units in Mora County are rental units. This is approximately 176 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,901 are occupied by the owner - or 60.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Mora County is $532.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Mora County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    52
  • Less than $500
    69
  • $500 to $999
    88
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    13
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    6
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Mora County is $106,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Mora County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    691
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    181
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    342
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    285
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    314
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    57
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3
  • $1,000,000 or more
    28

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Mora County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Mora County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    602
  • 1940 to 1949
    194
  • 1950 to 1959
    242
  • 1960 to 1969
    65
  • 1970 to 1979
    389
  • 1980 to 1989
    676
  • 1990 to 1999
    702
  • 2000 to 2009
    276
  • 2010 to 2013
    3
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Mora County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    117
  • 1 vehicle available
    670
  • 2 vehicles available
    682
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    660

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Mora County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Mora County that commute to work in a particular way.

59.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Mora County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    104
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    70
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    150
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    47
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    60
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    274
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    151
  • 90 or more minutes
    313

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Mora County, New Mexico in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Mora County, New Mexico

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