2023 ACS Census Data · Population 4,176
Mora County is a small rural county in New Mexico with a population of 4,176. The median household income is $50,178, 23% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.8%, median home value is $119,900, and 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
4,176
2023 estimate
Rank #2949 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$50,178
Household
Rank #2675 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$119,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2544 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1103 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
55.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
45.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
10% below New Mexico avg·23% below national avg
Poverty Rate
6% above New Mexico avg·25% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below New Mexico avg·19% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,616
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
46.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
34% below New Mexico avg·43% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below New Mexico avg·15% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
22% above New Mexico avg·22% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% above New Mexico avg·18% above national avg
Housing Units
2,938
Households
1,991
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,380
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
58.2%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
6% above New Mexico avg·5% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% above New Mexico avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
22.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
2.9%
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