Mora is a CDP located in Mora County New Mexico. Mora has a 2024 population of 816. Mora is currently growing at a rate of 1.49% annually and its population has increased by 17.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 696 in 2020.
The average household income in Mora is $54,483 with a poverty rate of 11.85%. The median age in Mora is 53.4 years: 56.9 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mora was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 525 | 66.2% |
| Other race | 151 | 19.04% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 14.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 269 | 2.95 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Married | 192 | 3.04 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 50 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 27 | 5.89 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
95.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 4.57% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 4.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 146 | 29.03% |
| High School Graduate | 76 | 15.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 237 | 47.12% |
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 | 347 | 347 | 13 |
| White | 156 | 133 | 133 |
| Other Race | 151 | 151 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 85.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $26,379 |
| Some College | $32,642 | $0 | $32,642 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$26,379
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.28% of Mora residents speak only English, while 24.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 637 | 94 | 14.76% |
| Other | 151 | 50 | 33.11% |
11.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.96%
Male Poverty Rate
4.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mora is Other, with 33.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mora is Hispanic, with 14.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 57.89% |
| Some College | 19.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,670 | $65,139 |
| Households | $64,375 | $54,483 |
| Married Families | $71,159 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 8.79% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 8.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
0%
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
80.58%
Born in Mora
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mora residents were born in the United States, with 80.58% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 816 | 12 | 1.49% |
| 2023 | 804 | 11 | 1.39% |
| 2022 | 793 | 149 | 23.14% |
| 2021 | 644 | -52 | -7.47% |
| 2020 | 696 | -111 | -13.75% |
| 2019 | 807 | -100 | -11.03% |
| 2018 | 907 | 75 | 9.01% |
| 2017 | 832 | -141 | -14.49% |
| 2016 | 973 | 222 | 29.56% |
| 2015 | 751 | -123 | -14.07% |
| 2014 | 874 | 292 | 50.17% |
| 2013 | 582 | 370 | 174.53% |
| 2012 | 212 | 26 | 13.98% |
| 2011 | 186 | -470 | -71.65% |
| 2010 | 656 | 0 | 0% |