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Mora, NM
Census-designated place in Mora County, New Mexico.
Population
520
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
65
ZIP codes
0
Mora and its ZIP codes
Mora at a glance
- Mora is about 3.7 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,218, 13% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,200 (31% below New Mexico).
Local data for Mora, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mora, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,218
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$172,200
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
60.6%
Median age
56.1
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (53), Norwegian Americans (53), German Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mora County. PPP loans are for Mora.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,934
679 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.1M
FY 2026, $11,238 per person
How people get to work
Mora, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone38.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked36.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home25.8%
Environment and hazard risk
Mora, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
576
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1,029
33.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 18°F
24.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mora, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.3%
U.S. 11.1% +9.2 pts
Cities near Mora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WatrousCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| PeñascoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| VaditoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| Las VegasCity | 26 mi | 8.6 |
| Picuris PuebloCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| Rio LucioCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| TruchasCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.9 |
| ChamisalCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| Ojo SarcoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.4 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.7 |
| TalpaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mora, NM in?
- Mora is in Mora County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Mora, NM?
- About 520 people live in Mora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mora?
- Nearby places include Watrous (23 mi), Peñasco (25 mi), Vadito (25 mi), Las Vegas (26 mi), Picuris Pueblo (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023