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Mora County, New Mexico

Mora County rises westward from the Great Plains into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in north central New Mexico. Wagon Mound was one of the major natural landmarks along the Santa Fe Trail. Formed in 1860, Mora County contains 1,931 square miles of land and 2 square miles of water. The county seat is Mora.

Fast Facts about Mora County, New Mexico
Resident Racial Breakdown:
White Non-Hispanic: 16.9%
Hispanic: 81.6%
Native American: 1.6%
Other: 37.0%
Two or More Races: 2.8%
Types of Jobs:
Private Sector, wages or salary: 50%
Government Sector: 36%
Unincorporated, Self-Employed: 10%
Homemaker, Unpaid: 4%
Population Density: 3 People per Square Mile
2008 Cost of Living Index for Mora County: 84.9
2007 Estimates:
Population: 5,069
Males: 2,560
Females: 2,509
Median Resident Age: 39.6 Years
Estimated Median Household Income: $29,775
Estimated Median Home Value: $134,154
Major Industries:
Educational Services, Agriculture & Forestry, Lodging & Food Services, Construction, Government, Social Services, Retail Services, Entertainment & Recreation, Postal Service
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