Mora County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,149 | — | #2,949 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,663 | -28.6% | #2,549 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.1 years | +41.6% | #59 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,600 | -56.5% | #2,617 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $887 | -23.7% | #1,507 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% | +70.0% | #2,788 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mora County has a population of 4,149, making it the #2,949 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.1 years, which is 41.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mora County is $53,663, ranking #2,549 out of 3,222 counties — 28.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.4% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Mora County is $122,600 (-56.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $887/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.7%.
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98.0% of residents in Mora County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% above the national rate.
About Mora County, New Mexico
Mora County, New Mexico has a total population of 4,149, making it the 2,949th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mora County is 55.1 years, which is 41.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mora County is $53,663, which ranks #2,549 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Mora County is $122,600, 56.5% below the national median. Renters in Mora County pay a median gross rent of $887 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mora County, 34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 98.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.6 min.
Mora County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (24.7%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (1.3%).
All data for Mora County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.