Mora County, NM population by race
The table below shows Mora County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,213 | 52.59% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,144 | 27.19% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 825 | 19.61% |
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Mora County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Mora County has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mora County's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mora County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 52.59% are white, 0.62% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 27.19% are some other race and 19.61% are multiracial.
Mora County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mora County is White with a population of 2,213 (52.59% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 825 (19.61% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mora County, NM
By ethnicity, 3,427 (81.44% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 781 (18.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mora County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 777 (99.49% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mora County, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mora County's Non-Hispanic population.
Mora County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 777 | 99.49% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4 | 0.51% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mora County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,667 (77.82% of the total Hispanic population).
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Mora County, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mora County's Hispanic population.
Mora County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 741 | 21.62% |
| Puerto Rican | 19 | 0.55% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,667 | 77.82% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mora County, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 81.44% of Mora County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mora County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,667 (77.82% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mora County, NM have?
Mora County, NM has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Mora County, NM?
With 81.44% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Mora County.
That being said, with a 27.19% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Mora County.
What is the majority race in Mora County, NM?
With a population of 2,213 (52.59% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mora County.
Some other races are second largest race in Mora County, with 27.19% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
