Mora County, NM

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Mora County Overview

4,208
TOTAL POPULATION
1,872
MALE POPULATION
2,336
FEMALE POPULATION
80.14
MALES / 100 FEMALES
124.79
FEMALES / 100 MALES
59.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,356
PER CAPITA INCOME
$52,223
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$40,231
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
43.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
56.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,417
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
38.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mora County Area Codes

Race in Mora County

The most populous races in Mora County are Hispanic or Latino (3,427 | 81.4%), White / Caucasian (2,213 | 52.6%), and Some other Race (1,144 | 27.2%).
Race in Mora County
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,42781.4%
Native / Alaskan260.6%
White / Caucasian2,21352.6%
Two or more Races82519.6%
Some other Race1,14427.2%
Total4,208100.0%

Ancestry in Mora County

The most populous ancestries reported in Mora County are Mexican (741 | 17.6%), Spanish (650 | 15.4%), Spaniard (419 | 10.0%), American (266 | 6.3%), and French (247 | 5.9%), together accounting for 55.2% of all Mora County residents.
Ancestry in Mora County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2666.3%
Apache60.1%
Arab90.2%
Central American Indian20.1%
Comanche40.1%
Croatian220.5%
Dominican110.3%
Egyptian90.2%
English1202.9%
European140.3%
French2475.9%
French Canadian50.1%
German1293.1%
Greek240.6%
Hungarian390.9%
Irish1674.0%
Italian701.7%
Mexican74117.6%
Norwegian1824.3%
Pueblo60.1%
Puerto Rican190.4%
Scandinavian110.3%
Scotch-Irish90.2%
Scottish40.1%
Spaniard41910.0%
Spanish65015.4%
Spanish American110.3%
Swedish230.5%
West Indian20.1%
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Immigrants in Mora County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mora County came from Latin America (65 | 1.5%), Central America (54 | 1.3%), Mexico (54 | 1.3%), Caribbean (11 | 0.3%), and Dominican Republic (11 | 0.3%), together accounting for 4.6% of all Mora County residents.
Immigrants in Mora County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean110.3%
Central America541.3%
Dominican Republic110.3%
Europe30.1%
Greece30.1%
Latin America651.5%
Mexico541.3%
Southern Europe30.1%
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Sex and Age in Mora County

Sex and Age in Mora County

The most populous age groups in Mora County are 70 to 74 Years (340 | 18.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (328 | 14.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mora County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (0.8%)109 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years71 (3.8%)136 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years149 (8.0%)17 (0.7%)
15 to 19 Years49 (2.6%)175 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years30 (1.6%)63 (2.7%)
25 to 29 Years11 (0.6%)96 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years120 (6.4%)173 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years25 (1.3%)61 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Years91 (4.9%)62 (2.6%)
45 to 49 Years116 (6.2%)59 (2.5%)
50 to 54 Years125 (6.7%)138 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years127 (6.8%)168 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years296 (15.8%)328 (14.0%)
65 to 69 Years114 (6.1%)284 (12.2%)
70 to 74 Years340 (18.2%)202 (8.6%)
75 to 79 Years96 (5.1%)84 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years39 (2.1%)133 (5.7%)
85 Years and over58 (3.1%)48 (2.1%)
Total1,872 (100.0%)2,336 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mora County

Median Family Size in Mora County

The median family size in Mora County is 2.49 persons per family, with single female/mother families (339 | 26.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.78 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (196 | 15.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.79 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mora County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple750 (58.4%)2.53
Single Male/Father196 (15.2%)1.79
Single Female/Mother339 (26.4%)2.78
Total Families1,285 (100.0%)2.49

Median Household Size in Mora County

The median household size in Mora County is 2.01 persons per household, with single female/mother households (339 | 16.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.78 persons per household. non-family households (806 | 38.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mora County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple750 (35.9%)2.53
Single Male/Father196 (9.4%)2.29
Single Female/Mother339 (16.2%)2.78
Non-family806 (38.6%)1.12
Total Households2,091 (100.0%)2.01

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mora County

Out of a total of 2,091 households in Mora County, 1,285 (61.5%) are family households, while 806 (38.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 847, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 748.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mora County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-748 (35.8%)
2-Person Households847 (40.5%)56 (2.7%)
3-Person Households125 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households310 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)2 (0.1%)
6-Person Households3 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,285 (61.5%)806 (38.6%)

Female Fertility in Mora County

Fertility by Age in Mora County

Female Fertility by Age in Mora County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mora County

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mora County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mora County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mora County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mora County

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mora County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Mora County

Income Overview in Mora County

Per Capita Income in Mora County is $28,356, while median incomes of families and households are $52,223 and $40,231 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,208$28,356
Median Family Income1,285$52,223
Mean Family Income1,285$71,060
Median Household Income2,091$40,231
Mean Household Income2,091$55,236
Income Deficit1,285$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,20843.29%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,20856.71¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,2080.49

Earnings by Sex in Mora County

Average Earnings in Mora County are $29,355, $47,609 for men and $27,000 for women, a difference of 43.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Mora County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male464 (31.5%)$47,609
Female1,008 (68.5%)$27,000
Total1,472 (100.0%)$29,355

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mora County

The most common earnings brackets in Mora County are $100,000+ for men (66 | 14.2%) and $50,000 to $54,999 for women (168 | 16.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mora County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26 (5.6%)7 (0.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99938 (8.2%)47 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49954 (11.6%)106 (10.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4999 (1.9%)77 (7.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99916 (3.5%)68 (6.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49920 (4.3%)92 (9.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)12 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99921 (4.5%)63 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99915 (3.2%)65 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (0.6%)57 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99912 (2.6%)64 (6.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9999 (1.9%)72 (7.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99923 (5.0%)2 (0.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9994 (0.9%)168 (16.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99931 (6.7%)84 (8.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99964 (13.8%)6 (0.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (9.7%)18 (1.8%)
$100,000+66 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total464 (100.0%)1,008 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mora County

Average earnings in Mora County are $49,348 for men and $33,679 for women, a difference of 31.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,795, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $58,365. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,318, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $11,541.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mora County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$90,795$11,541
Graduate Degree$58,365$51,318
Total$49,348$33,679

Family Income in Mora County

Family Income Brackets in Mora County

According to the Mora County family income data, there are 371 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Mora County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000131.0%
$10,000 to $14,99960.5%
$15,000 to $24,99915512.1%
$25,000 to $34,99922417.4%
$35,000 to $49,99912810.0%
$50,000 to $74,99937128.9%
$75,000 to $99,99915712.2%
$100,000 to $149,99919915.5%
$150,000 to $199,999120.9%
$200,000+211.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mora County

2-person families (905 | 70.4%) account for the highest median family income in Mora County with $63,221 per family, while 2-person families (905 | 70.4%) have the highest median income of $31,610 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mora County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families905 (70.4%)$63,221
3-Person Families125 (9.7%)$44,196
4-Person Families252 (19.6%)$51,508
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families3 (0.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,285 (100.0%)$52,223

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mora County

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mora County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners411 (32.0%)$0
1 Earner704 (54.8%)$52,233
2 Earners137 (10.7%)$65,515
3+ Earners33 (2.6%)$0
Total1,285 (100.0%)$52,223

Household Income in Mora County

Household Income Brackets in Mora County

With 435 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Mora County, accounting for 20.8% of all households. In contrast, only 23 households (1.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Mora County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001055.0%
$10,000 to $14,99932215.4%
$15,000 to $24,99934716.6%
$25,000 to $34,99925312.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991467.0%
$50,000 to $74,99943520.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991617.7%
$100,000 to $149,99926812.8%
$150,000 to $199,999331.6%
$200,000+231.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mora County

The median household income in Mora County is $40,231, with the highest median household income of $50,830 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 365 households (17.5%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mora County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years365 (17.5%)$50,830
45 to 64 Years839 (40.1%)$28,750
65+ Years887 (42.4%)$40,557
Total2,091 (100.0%)$40,231

Poverty in Mora County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mora County

With 28.0% poverty level for males and 16.7% for females among the residents of Mora County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (100.0%) and 3 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mora County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (100.0%)15 (14.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years48 (27.6%)2 (1.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)49 (83.1%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)52 (94.6%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.6%)
25 to 34 Years65 (49.6%)15 (5.6%)
35 to 44 Years18 (15.5%)49 (39.8%)
45 to 54 Years84 (34.8%)27 (13.7%)
55 to 64 Years209 (49.4%)17 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years35 (7.7%)83 (17.1%)
75 Years and over48 (24.9%)75 (28.3%)
Total522 (28.0%)389 (16.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mora County

According to the poverty statistics in Mora County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mora County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)88 (85.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years126 (72.4%)136 (98.6%)
12 to 14 Years41 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)10 (17.0%)
16 and 17 Years37 (100.0%)3 (5.4%)
18 to 24 Years42 (100.0%)122 (98.4%)
25 to 34 Years66 (50.4%)254 (94.4%)
35 to 44 Years98 (84.5%)74 (60.2%)
45 to 54 Years157 (65.1%)170 (86.3%)
55 to 64 Years214 (50.6%)479 (96.6%)
65 to 74 Years419 (92.3%)403 (82.9%)
75 Years and over145 (75.1%)190 (71.7%)
Total1,345 (72.0%)1,937 (83.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mora County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mora County show that 12.4% or 93 of the total 750 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 54.4%, comprising of 43 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mora County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children618 (92.5%)50 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children36 (45.6%)43 (54.4%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total657 (87.6%)93 (12.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mora County

According to the poverty data in Mora County, 2.0% or 4 single-father households and 4.1% or 14 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (4.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (17.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mora County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)1 (0.9%)
1 or 2 Children4 (4.9%)13 (17.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (2.0%)14 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mora County

The poverty data for Mora County shows that 93 of the married-couple family households (12.4%) and 18 of the single-parent households (3.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (54.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (10.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mora County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children50 (7.5%)1 (0.4%)
1 or 2 Children43 (54.4%)17 (10.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total93 (12.4%)18 (3.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Mora County

Employment by Class of Employer in Mora County

Among the 1,312 employed individuals in Mora County, private company employees (601 | 45.8%), state government employees (407 | 31.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (118 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mora County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees60145.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)352.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1189.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations322.4%
Local Government Employees443.4%
State Government Employees40731.0%
Federal Government Employees80.6%
Unpaid Family Workers675.1%
Total1,312100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mora County

According to the labor force statistics for Mora County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,652), 38.8% or 1,417 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 105 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.9% or 94 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.9% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mora County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years63 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years61 (65.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years94 (87.9%)30 (31.9%)
30 to 34 Years246 (84.0%)54 (22.0%)
35 to 44 Years159 (66.5%)11 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years230 (52.5%)2 (0.9%)
55 to 59 Years139 (47.1%)8 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years247 (39.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years131 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over47 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,417 (38.8%)105 (7.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mora County

According to labor force statistics for Mora County, 55.9% of individuals (1,116) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,996) are in the labor force, with 9.4% or 105 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.8% or 287 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.9% or 92 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mora County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School25 (75.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma401 (40.8%)225 (22.9%)
College / Associate Degree402 (59.7%)22 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher287 (93.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,116 (55.9%)188 (9.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mora County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mora County are Community & Social Service (238 | 18.1%), Management (183 | 14.0%), Education, Arts & Media (140 | 10.7%), Education Instruction & Library (85 | 6.5%), and Business & Financial (75 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mora County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mora County, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (97.9%), and Community & Social Service (79.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mora County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management58 (31.7%)125 (68.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 49 (20.6%)189 (79.4%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (2.1%)137 (97.9%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library33 (38.8%)52 (61.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)111 (22.2%)389 (77.8%)
Total (Overall)355 (27.1%)957 (72.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mora County are Healthcare Support (136 | 10.4%), Personal Care & Service (97 | 7.4%), Security & Protection (78 | 5.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (75 | 5.7%), and Law Enforcement (58 | 4.4%).
Services Occupations in Mora County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mora County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (98.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mora County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2 (1.5%)134 (98.5%)
Security & Protection78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
Total (Category)96 (23.4%)315 (76.6%)
Total (Overall)355 (27.1%)957 (72.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mora County are Sales & Related (138 | 10.5%), and Office & Administration (58 | 4.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mora County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mora County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related51 (37.0%)87 (63.0%)
Office & Administration11 (19.0%)47 (81.0%)
Total (Category)62 (31.6%)134 (68.4%)
Total (Overall)355 (27.1%)957 (72.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mora County are Construction & Extraction (22 | 1.7%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 0.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mora County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mora County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)355 (27.1%)957 (72.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mora County are Production (123 | 9.4%), Material Moving (30 | 2.3%), and Transportation (26 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mora County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mora County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production59 (48.0%)64 (52.0%)
Transportation1 (3.8%)25 (96.2%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total (Category)60 (33.5%)119 (66.5%)
Total (Overall)355 (27.1%)957 (72.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mora County

Employment Industries in Mora County

The major employment industries in Mora County include Public Administration (259 | 19.7%), Educational Services (172 | 13.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (155 | 11.8%), Administrative & Support (101 | 7.7%), and Retail Trade (99 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Mora County

Employment Industries by Sex in Mora County

The Mora County industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mora County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting25 (71.4%)10 (28.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade37 (37.4%)62 (62.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing1 (3.1%)31 (96.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support11 (10.9%)90 (89.1%)
Educational Services27 (15.7%)145 (84.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14 (9.0%)141 (91.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation29 (85.3%)5 (14.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)91 (100.0%)
Public Administration128 (49.4%)131 (50.6%)
Total355 (27.1%)957 (72.9%)

Education in Mora County

School Enrollment in Mora County

The most common levels of schooling among the 660 students in Mora County are elementary school (225 | 34.1%), high school (156 | 23.6%), and middle school (147 | 22.3%).
School Enrollment in Mora County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool375.6%
Kindergarten50.8%
Elementary School22534.1%
Middle School14722.3%
High School15623.6%
College / Undergraduate649.7%
Graduate / Professional263.9%
Total660100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mora County

Out of a total of 660 students who are enrolled in schools in Mora County, 102 (15.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 558 (84.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 52 (34.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 34 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mora County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds118 (71.1%)48 (28.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds99 (65.6%)52 (34.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over88 (97.8%)2 (2.2%)
Total558 (84.5%)102 (15.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mora County

Education (192 | 27.4%), business (161 | 23.0%), arts & humanities (135 | 19.3%), social sciences (110 | 15.7%), and communications (27 | 3.9%) are the most common fields of study among 700 individuals in Mora County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mora County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics20.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural121.7%
Physical & Health Sciences131.9%
Psychology131.9%
Social Sciences11015.7%
Engineering30.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology60.9%
Business16123.0%
Education19227.4%
Literature & Languages172.4%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts91.3%
Communications273.9%
Arts & Humanities13519.3%
Total700100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mora County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mora County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mora County are males with 2 vehicles (123, accounting for 34.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (165, making up 12.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mora County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11 (3.1%)7 (0.7%)
1 Vehicle23 (6.5%)264 (27.7%)
2 Vehicles123 (34.8%)165 (17.3%)
3 Vehicles111 (31.4%)165 (17.3%)
4 Vehicles62 (17.6%)201 (21.1%)
5 or more Vehicles23 (6.5%)151 (15.8%)
Total353 (100.0%)953 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mora County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mora County are 90 or more minutes (280 commuters, 24.6%), 45 to 59 minutes (218 commuters, 19.1%), and less than 5 minutes (144 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Mora County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes14412.6%
5 to 9 Minutes897.8%
10 to 14 Minutes100.9%
15 to 19 Minutes363.2%
20 to 24 Minutes907.9%
25 to 29 Minutes696.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1049.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes20.2%
45 to 59 Minutes21819.1%
60 to 89 Minutes988.6%
90 or more Minutes28024.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Mora County

The most common commute times in Mora County are 90 or more minutes (105 commuters, 32.9%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (212 commuters, 25.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mora County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes66 (20.7%)78 (9.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes16 (5.0%)73 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes3 (0.9%)7 (0.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes33 (10.3%)3 (0.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)90 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes4 (1.3%)65 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes73 (22.9%)31 (3.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes6 (1.9%)212 (25.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes11 (3.5%)87 (10.6%)
90 or more Minutes105 (32.9%)175 (21.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mora County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mora County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (127, 39.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (198, 24.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mora County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM59 (18.5%)12 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13 (4.1%)4 (0.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9 (2.8%)136 (16.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6 (1.9%)154 (18.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM127 (39.8%)198 (24.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM14 (4.4%)174 (21.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (2.8%)43 (5.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM36 (11.3%)34 (4.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11 (3.5%)28 (3.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM26 (8.2%)38 (4.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total319 (100.0%)821 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mora County

Occupancy by Ownership in Mora County

Of the total 2,091 dwellings in Mora County, owner-occupied units account for 1,887 (90.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 204 (9.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mora County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,88790.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2049.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,091100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mora County

Occupancy by Household Size in Mora County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household74835.8%
2-Person Household90343.2%
3-Person Household1256.0%
4+ Person Household31515.1%
Total Housing Units2,091100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mora County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mora County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household687 (91.8%)61 (8.2%)
2-Person Household830 (91.9%)73 (8.1%)
3-Person Household102 (81.6%)23 (18.4%)
4+ Person Household268 (85.1%)47 (14.9%)
Total Housing Units1,887 (90.2%)204 (9.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mora County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mora County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School93 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)
High School Diploma759 (89.4%)90 (10.6%)
College/Associate Degree627 (91.0%)62 (9.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher408 (89.5%)48 (10.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mora County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mora County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21410.2%
35 to 44 Years1517.2%
45 to 54 Years30214.4%
55 to 64 Years53725.7%
65 to 74 Years58728.1%
75 to 84 Years25412.1%
85 Years and Over462.2%
Total2,091100.0%

Housing Finances in Mora County

Median Income by Occupancy in Mora County

Median Income by Occupancy in Mora County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,887 (90.2%)$40,979
Renter-Occupied204 (9.8%)$29,491
Average2,091 (100.0%)$40,231

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mora County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mora County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00021 (1.1%)5 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99958 (3.1%)20 (9.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999308 (16.3%)15 (7.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999134 (7.1%)7 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999194 (10.3%)12 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999186 (9.9%)67 (32.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999137 (7.3%)9 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999402 (21.3%)32 (15.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999151 (8.0%)11 (5.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999245 (13.0%)22 (10.8%)
$150,000 or more51 (2.7%)4 (2.0%)
Total1,887 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mora County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mora County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300588 (31.2%)43 (21.1%)
$300 to $499324 (17.2%)11 (5.4%)
$500 to $799467 (24.7%)53 (26.0%)
$800 to $999192 (10.2%)19 (9.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499185 (9.8%)20 (9.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99993 (4.9%)2 (1.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49935 (1.8%)5 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9993 (0.2%)4 (2.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,887 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mora County

Housing Structures in Mora County

Housing Structures in Mora County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,22858.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments60.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other85741.0%
Total2,091100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mora County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mora County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,142 (93.0%)86 (7.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other745 (86.9%)112 (13.1%)
Total1,887 (90.2%)204 (9.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mora County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mora County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room9 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms223 (11.8%)20 (9.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms755 (40.0%)136 (66.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms373 (19.8%)42 (20.6%)
8 or more Rooms527 (27.9%)6 (2.9%)
Total1,887 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mora County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mora County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas28 (1.5%)48 (23.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas613 (32.5%)62 (30.4%)
Electricity88 (4.7%)24 (11.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,158 (61.4%)70 (34.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,887 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mora County

Household Vehicle Usage in Mora County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle87 (4.6%)63 (30.9%)
1 Vehicle568 (30.1%)69 (33.8%)
2 Vehicles543 (28.8%)54 (26.5%)
3 or more Vehicles689 (36.5%)18 (8.8%)
Total1,887 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mora County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mora County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,480407
Median Property Value$58,700$190,100
Median Household Income$29,904$3
Monthly Housing Costs$340$0
Real Estate Taxes$462$30

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mora County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mora County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000618 (41.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999288 (19.5%)4 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999457 (30.9%)360 (88.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99979 (5.3%)40 (9.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)3 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more38 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,480 (100.0%)407 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mora County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mora County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00079 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999603 (40.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999146 (9.9%)33 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99992 (6.2%)40 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999370 (25.0%)45 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99956 (3.8%)32 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99986 (5.8%)95 (23.3%)
$150,000 or more48 (3.2%)159 (39.1%)
Total1,480 (100.0%)407 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mora County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mora County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x622 (42.0%)82,384 (20,241.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x322 (21.8%)83 (20.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x185 (12.5%)171 (42.0%)
4.0x or more338 (22.8%)2 (0.5%)
Total1,480 (100.0%)407 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mora County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mora County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800944 (63.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499331 (22.4%)274 (67.3%)
$800 to $1,499118 (8.0%)73 (17.9%)
Total1,480 (100.0%)407 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mora County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mora County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mora County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years500 (94.2%)31 (5.8%)
19 to 25 Years239 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years317 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years230 (96.2%)9 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years413 (94.3%)25 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years896 (97.5%)23 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years940 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older458 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,120 (97.9%)88 (2.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mora County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mora County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen500 (94.2%)31 (5.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen239 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mora County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mora County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,039 (99.1%)9 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,014 (99.1%)9 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999789 (94.6%)45 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999428 (94.5%)25 (5.5%)
$100,000 and over837 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mora County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mora County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6114 (89.8%)13 (10.2%)
6 to 18 Years361 (68.0%)193 (36.3%)
19 to 25 Years62 (25.9%)209 (87.5%)
25 to 34 Years167 (52.7%)181 (57.1%)
35 to 44 Years92 (38.5%)138 (57.7%)
45 to 54 Years253 (57.8%)163 (37.2%)
55 to 64 Years537 (58.4%)532 (57.9%)
65 to 74 Years940 (100.0%)374 (39.8%)
75 Years and over458 (100.0%)219 (47.8%)
Total2,984 (70.9%)2,022 (48.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mora County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mora County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)56 (21.0%)
18 to 34 Years47 (27.2%)4 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years458 (58.7%)278 (34.1%)
65 to 74 Years138 (30.4%)136 (28.0%)
75 Years and over132 (68.4%)183 (69.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mora County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mora County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years74 (9.5%)29 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years68 (15.0%)64 (13.2%)
75 Years and over92 (47.7%)128 (48.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mora County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years257 (33.0%)40 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years5 (1.1%)14 (2.9%)
75 Years and over109 (56.5%)82 (30.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mora County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)56 (21.0%)
18 to 34 Years45 (26.0%)4 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years218 (28.0%)149 (18.3%)
65 to 74 Years38 (8.4%)41 (8.4%)
75 Years and over2 (1.0%)83 (31.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mora County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.2%)2 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years206 (26.4%)176 (21.6%)
65 to 74 Years65 (14.3%)70 (14.4%)
75 Years and over44 (22.8%)132 (49.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mora County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years45 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years83 (10.6%)66 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)31 (6.4%)
75 Years and over2 (1.0%)30 (11.3%)

Technology Access in Mora County

Computing Device Access in Mora County

Computing Device Access in Mora County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop95145.5%
Smartphone1,29561.9%
Tablet67332.2%
No Computing Device60629.0%
Total2,091100.0%

Internet Access in Mora County

Internet Access in Mora County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet20.1%
Broadband Home64831.0%
Cellular Data Only36017.2%
Satellite Internet964.6%
No Internet97446.6%
Total2,091100.0%

Mora County Summary

Mora County is located in the north-central region of New Mexico, and is bordered by Colfax County to the north, San Miguel County to the east, Taos County to the south, and Rio Arriba County to the west. The county seat is the town of Mora, which is located in the center of the county. The county has a total area of 1,945 square miles, and a population of 4,881 as of the 2010 census.

History

Mora County was established in 1851, and was named after the Mora River, which runs through the county. The county was originally part of Taos County, but was split off in 1851. The county was originally populated by Native American tribes, including the Apache, Navajo, and Ute. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the county was officially established in 1851.
The county was largely rural and agricultural until the early 1900s, when the Santa Fe Railroad began to build a line through the county. This brought an influx of new settlers and businesses to the area, and the county began to develop. The county was also home to several mining operations, including coal, copper, and gold.

Geography

Mora County is located in the north-central region of New Mexico, and is bordered by Colfax County to the north, San Miguel County to the east, Taos County to the south, and Rio Arriba County to the west. The county has a total area of 1,945 square miles, and is mostly mountainous, with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and the San Juan Mountains to the west. The highest point in the county is the summit of Mount Baldy, which has an elevation of 11,841 feet.
The county is home to several rivers and streams, including the Mora River, which runs through the county and is the namesake of the county. The county is also home to several lakes, including Heron Lake, which is located in the northern part of the county.

Economy

Mora County has a largely rural economy, and is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several farms and ranches, which produce a variety of crops, including hay, corn, wheat, and alfalfa. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Mora Valley Historic District, the Mora National Forest, and the Mora County Museum.
The county is also home to several mining operations, including coal, copper, and gold. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a wood-products plant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 4,881 people, 1,845 households, and 1,323 families living in the county. The population density was 2.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 81.3% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 14.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $30,938. The per capita income for the county was $13,945. About 22.2% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mora County?
Total Population of Mora County is 4,208.
What is the Total Male Population of Mora County?
Total Male Population of Mora County is 1,872.
What is the Total Female Population of Mora County?
Total Female Population of Mora County is 2,336.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mora County?
There are 80.14 Males per 100 Females in Mora County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mora County?
There are 124.79 Females per 100 Males in Mora County.
What is the Median Population Age in Mora County?
Median Population Age in Mora County is 59.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mora County
Average Family Size in Mora County is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mora County
Average Household Size in Mora County is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mora County?
Per Capita income in Mora County is $28,356.
What is the Median Family Income in Mora County?
Median Family Income in Mora County is $52,223.
What is the Median Household income in Mora County?
Median Household Income in Mora County is $40,231.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mora County?
Income or Wage Gap in Mora County is 43.3%.
Women in Mora County earn 56.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mora County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mora County is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mora County?
There are 1,417 People in the Labor Forcein in Mora County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mora County?
38.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Mora County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mora County?
Unemployment Rate in Mora County is 7.4%.