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Wagon Mound, NM
Village in Mora County, New Mexico.
Population
557
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
551
ZIP codes
0
Wagon Mound and its ZIP codes
Wagon Mound at a glance
- Wagon Mound is about 32 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,672, 32% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- Median rent is $769 a month.
Local data for Wagon Mound, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wagon Mound, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,672
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median rent
$769/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
34.0%
Median age
62.2
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (150), Norwegian Americans (148), Mexican Americans (113).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mora County. PPP loans are for Wagon Mound.
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
Wagon Mound, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.3%
- Carpooled40.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wagon Mound, 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
88° / 14°F
15.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wagon Mound, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.8%
U.S. 11.1% +7.7 pts
Cities near Wagon Mound
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WatrousCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| SpringerTown | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| RoyVillage | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wagon Mound, NM in?
- Wagon Mound is in Mora County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Wagon Mound, NM?
- About 557 people live in Wagon Mound, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wagon Mound?
- Nearby places include Watrous (21 mi), Springer (24 mi), Roy (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023