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 $38,649 with a poverty rate of 39.99%. The median age in Moriarty is 31.8 years: 27.5 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moriarty was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,172 | 56.51% |
| Other race | 421 | 20.3% |
| Two or more races | 285 | 13.74% |
| Native American | 143 | 6.89% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 2.56% |
| 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 | 723 | 2.87 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 296 | 1.35 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Married | 218 | 3.88 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Female | 169 | 4.14 | 21.3 | 78.7 |
| Male | 40 | 3.25 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
3.83
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 196 | 15.3% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 7.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 2.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 0.86% |
| High School Graduate | 544 | 42.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 5.23% |
| Some College | 331 | 25.84% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 661 | 566 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 511 | 363 | 6 |
| Other Race | 232 | 166 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 149 | 12 |
| Native American | 68 | 63 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 92.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 5.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,978 | $41,458 | $21,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,438 | $32,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,200 | $31,090 | $24,122 |
| Some College | $22,534 | $0 | $23,851 |
$30,200
Average Earnings
$31,090
Average Male
$24,122
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.96% of Moriarty residents speak only English, while 24.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,031 | 427 | 41.42% |
| White | 830 | 373 | 44.94% |
| Other | 421 | 110 | 26.13% |
| Multiple | 285 | 79 | 27.72% |
| Native | 143 | 8 | 5.59% |
39.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.65%
Male Poverty Rate
39.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moriarty is White, with 44.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moriarty is Native, with 5.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 53.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.57% |
| Some College | 13.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 60.78% |
| Female Employed | 30.42% |
| Male Employed | 18.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,609 | $49,166 |
| Households | $27,446 | $38,649 |
| Married Families | $55,789 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,833 | $21,317 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
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 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
62
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 7.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
83.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Employment Rate
16.4%
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
61.14%
Born in Moriarty
96.82%
Native Born
3.18%
Foreign Born
3.18%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.82% of Moriarty residents were born in the United States, with 61.14% having been born in New Mexico. 3.18% 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% |