Mora County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mora County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 4,176. It is the 28th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mora County is 58.5 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 39.2 years. Only 13.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mora County is $50,178. This is 19% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $119,900. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $232,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Mora County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mora County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 76.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (76.1% vs 48.1%).

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%. Notably, 15.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.