Mora County, NM

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Population

4,605

0.152% growth

Median Age

47


Median Household Income

$26,644

25.7% growth

Poverty Rate

20.3%


Number of Employees

1,245

10.4% growth

Median Property Value

$109,100

24% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Mora County, NM had a population of 4.61k people with a median age of 47 and a median household income of $26,644. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Mora County, NM grew from 4,598 to 4,605, a 0.152% increase and its median household income grew from $21,190 to $26,644, a 25.7% increase.

The population of Mora County, NM is 79% Hispanic or Latino, 14% White Alone, and 6.95% Some Other Race Alone. 65.4% of the people in Mora County, NM speak a non-English language, and 100% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Mora County, NM is $109,100, and the homeownership rate is 76.2%. Most people in Mora County, NM commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Mora County, NM is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Mora County, NM employs 1.25k people. The largest industries in Mora County, NM are Retail Trade (158 people), Accommodation & Food Services (153 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (153 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($53,611), Construction ($28,011), and Public Administration ($26,630).

Median household income in Mora County, NM is $26,644. Males in Mora County, NM have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,925. The income inequality in Mora County, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$26,644

2017 value

± $8,160

25.7%

1 Year Growth

± 35.5%

Households in Mora County, NM have a median annual income of $26,644, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $21,190 in 2016, which represents a 25.7% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$54,854

Average Male Salary

± $2,038

$41,925

Average Female Salary

± $1,598

In 2017, full-time male employees in Mora County, NM made 1.31 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Mora County, NM by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $52,566 ± $11,622

  2. White

    $43,679 ± $1,381

  3. Black

    $41,055 ± $8,510

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Mora County, NM workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Mora County, NM by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mora County, NM is from New Mexico.

0.462

2017 Wage GINI

0.463

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9552

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mora County, NM was Census Tract 9552 with a value of $23,822, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Mora County, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mora County, NM (933 out of 4.61k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Hispanic

    791 ± 202

  2. White

    569 ± 175

  3. Other

    336 ± 136

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mora County, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.25k

2017 Value

± 272

10.4%

1 Year growth

± 28.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Mora County, NM grew at a rate of 10.4%, from 1.13k employees to 1.25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mora County, NM, are Sales & Related Occupations (294 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (193 people), and Management Occupations (189 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mora County, NM.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Mora County, NM, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (294 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (193 people), and Management Occupations (189 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Mora County, NM has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (6.48 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (6.42 times), and Transportation Occupations (2.25 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Mora County, NM, by median earnings, are Community & Social Service Occupations ($52,857), Management Occupations ($51,898), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($51,767).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.25k

2017 Value

± 272

10.4%

1 Year growth

± 28.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Mora County, NM grew at a rate of 10.4%, from 1.13k employees to 1.25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mora County, NM, are Retail Trade (158 people), Accommodation & Food Services (153 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (153 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mora County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Mora County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Mora County, NM, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (158 people), Accommodation & Food Services (153 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (153 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Mora County, NM has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8.62 times higher than expected), Public Administration (2.41 times), and Information (2.07 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Mora County, NM, by median earnings, are Educational Services ($53,611), Construction ($28,011), and Public Administration ($26,630).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Coal-n.e.c.

    $12.9B

  2. Crude petroleum

    $12.8B

  3. Electronics

    $7.72B

In 2015, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $12.9B, followed by Crude petroleum with $12.8B and Electronics and $7.72B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$69.2B

2015 Value

$110B

Projected 2045 Value

59.8% growth

In 2015, total outbound New Mexico trade was $69.2B. This is expected to increase 59.8% to $110B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Texas

    $9.94B

  2. Arizona

    $8.59B

  3. Oregon

    $5.67B

In 2015, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $9.94B, followed by Arizona with $8.59B and Oregon and $5.67B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

88.8% of the population of Mora County, NM has health coverage, with 17.7% on employee plans, 42.3% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 6.19% on non-group plans, and 7.62% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Mora County, NM was $7,214 in 2014. This is a 5.16% increase from the previous year ($6,860).

Primary care physicians in Mora County, NM see 0 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2252 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1126 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Cibola County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.7%). Additionally, McKinley County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (35.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

0 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Mora County, NM see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$7,214

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,155

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,445

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,663

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Mexico (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.16%, from $6,860 to $7,214.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

11.2%

Uninsured

17.7%

Employer Coverage

42.3%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

6.19%

Non-Group

7.62%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mora County, NM declined by 21.9% from 14.3% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mora County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Cibola County

    13.7% prevalence

  2. McKinley County

    13.3% prevalence

  3. Mora County

    10.9% prevalence

Cibola County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in New Mexico, at 13.7%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in New Mexico by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Mora County, NM is home to a population of 4.61k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2017, 0.543% of Mora County, NM residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Mora County, NM is composed of 3.64k Hispanic or Latino residents (79%), 643 White Alone residents (14%), 320 Some Other Race Alone residents (6.95%), 3 Black or African American Alone residents (0.0651%), 0 Two or More Races residents (0%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Mora County, NM are Spanish or Spanish Creole (2,812 speakers), French (Incl. Patois, Cajun) (18 speakers), and German (15 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

47

Median Native-Born Age

± 6.8

74

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 9.1

In 2017, the median age of all people in Mora County, NM was 47. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 47, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 74. But people in Mora County, NM are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Mora County, NM residents was 41.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.543%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

0.761%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 0.543% of Mora County, NM residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mora County, NM was 0.761%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    145,710 ± 9,038 people

  2. Germany

    5,026 ± 1,738 people

  3. Philippines

    3,772 ± 1,506 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mora County, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 145,710 Mora County, NM residents, followed by Germany with 5,026 and Philippines with 3,772.

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Citizenship

100%

2017 Citizenship

100%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 100% of Mora County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Mora County, NM was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    3.64k ± 648

  2. White Alone

    643 ± 247

  3. Some Other Race Alone

    320 ± 244

In 2017, there were 5.66 times more Hispanic or Latino residents (3.64k people) in Mora County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 643 White Alone and 320 Some Other Race Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Mora County, NM as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    2,812 speakers (64.6%)

  2. French (Incl. Patois, Cajun)

    18 speakers (0.414%)

  3. German

    15 speakers (0.345%)

65.4% of Mora County, NM citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Mora County, NM was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 64.6% of the overall population of Mora County, NM are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.414% speak French (Incl. Patois, Cajun) and 0.345% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    178 ± 78

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    64 ± 64

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    25 ± 41

Mora County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.78 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Mora County, NM was $109,100 in 2017, which is 0.501 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $88,000 to $109,100, a 24% increase. The homeownership rate in Mora County, NM is 76.2%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Mora County, NM have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Mora County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$26,644

Median Household Income

± $8,160

1.51k

Number of Households

± 268

In 2017, the median household income of the 1.51k households in Mora County, NM grew to $26,644 from the previous year's value of $21,190.

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Housing

Property Value

$109,100

2017 Median

± $15,225

$88,000

2016 Median

± $20,259

In 2017, the median property value in Mora County, NM grew to to $109,100 from the previous year's value of $88,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Mora County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mora County, NM the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Mora County, NM distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mora County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

76.2%

2017 Homeownership

75.7%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 76.2% of the housing units in Mora County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Mora County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mora County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mora County, NM have 2 cars, followed by 4 cars.

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Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mora County, NM have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0.422% of the workforce in Mora County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    78.7%

  2. Carpooled

    15.2%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.82%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Mora County, NM was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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