Moriarty is a city located in Torrance County New Mexico. Moriarty has a 2024 population of 2,032. Moriarty is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 4.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,944 in 2020.
The average household income in Moriarty is $41,229 with a poverty rate of 37.45%. The median age in Moriarty is 33.3 years: 29.9 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moriarty was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,229 | 57.06% |
| Other race | 437 | 20.29% |
| Two or more races | 273 | 12.67% |
| Native American | 128 | 5.94% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 4.04% |
| 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 | 766 | 2.81 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Non Family | 296 | 1.25 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Married | 257 | 3.81 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 163 | 3.85 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Male | 50 | 3.58 | 54 | 46 |
3.71
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
60.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 17.25% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 5.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 4.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 1.47% |
| High School Graduate | 562 | 43.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 5.34% |
| Some College | 293 | 22.66% |
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 | 608 | 434 | 15 |
| White | 563 | 479 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 205 | 142 | 11 |
| Other Race | 197 | 141 | 0 |
| Native American | 74 | 68 | 0 |
| Black | 28 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 91.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,679 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,208 | $45,069 | $21,484 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,750 | $32,298 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,991 | $32,625 | $29,318 |
| Some College | $26,146 | $0 | $30,500 |
$31,991
Average Earnings
$32,625
Average Male
$29,318
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.56% of Moriarty residents speak only English, while 28.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,281 | 569 | 44.42% |
| White | 661 | 198 | 29.95% |
| Other | 437 | 179 | 40.96% |
| Multiple | 273 | 93 | 34.07% |
| Native | 128 | 25 | 19.53% |
37.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.77%
Male Poverty Rate
42.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moriarty is Hispanic, with 44.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moriarty is Native, with 19.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.67% |
| Some College | 9.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 56.99% |
| Female Employed | 31.87% |
| Male Employed | 14.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,250 | $50,688 |
| Households | $33,026 | $41,229 |
| Married Families | $53,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,371 | $24,201 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
80
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 8.63% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
18.6%
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
64.95%
Born in Moriarty
97.82%
Native Born
2.18%
Foreign Born
2.18%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.82% of Moriarty residents were born in the United States, with 64.95% having been born in New Mexico. 2.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,142 | 22 | 1.04% |
| 2028 | 2,120 | 22 | 1.05% |
| 2027 | 2,098 | 22 | 1.06% |
| 2026 | 2,076 | 22 | 1.07% |
| 2025 | 2,054 | 22 | 1.08% |
| 2024 | 2,032 | 22 | 1.09% |
| 2023 | 2,010 | 30 | 1.52% |
| 2022 | 1,980 | 7 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 1,973 | 29 | 1.49% |
| 2020 | 1,944 | 107 | 5.82% |
| 2019 | 1,837 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 1,842 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 1,848 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 1,843 | -15 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 1,858 | -11 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 1,869 | -19 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 1,888 | -43 | -2.23% |
| 2012 | 1,931 | -38 | -1.93% |
| 2011 | 1,969 | 6 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 1,963 | 0 | 0% |