Mora
Census-designated place in Mora County, New Mexico
Mora is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mora County, New Mexico, with 547 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,172 ft (2,186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Watrous, 22.9 miles SE.
- 547residents (2020 Census)
- 7,172 ftelevation · 2,186 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.8 km²
- 68 / sq mipopulation density
- 87715ZIP code
About Mora
Mora or Santa Gertrudis de lo de Mora is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mora County, New Mexico, United States. It is the seat of Mora County. It is located about halfway between Las Vegas and Taos on Highway 518, at an altitude of 7,180 feet (2,190 m). As of the 2020 census, the population of Mora was 547, down from 656 in 2010.
The Mora area includes three plazas and four settlements: Mora proper (corresponding to the CDP); Cleveland (originally named San Antonio), 2 miles (3 km) to the northwest; Chacon, 11 miles (18 km) north of Cleveland; and Holman (without a plaza, and originally named Agua Negra) lying between Chacon and Cleveland. In the mid-19th century, there were two settlements, Upper and Lower Mora.
The Republic of Texas performed a semi-official raid on Mora in 1843. Two short battles of the Mexican–American War were fought in Mora in 1847, where U.S. troops eventually defeated the Hispano and Puebloan militia, effectively ending the Taos Revolt in the Mora Valley. The latter battle destroyed most of the community, necessitating its re-establishment.
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Living in Mora
- Median household income
- $72,218
- Median home value
- $172,200
- Median age
- 56.1
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Mora had 547 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 547 |
|---|---|
| Density | 68 per sq mi (26 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mora at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Mora County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 547 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.03 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,172 ft (2,186 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9635° N, 105.3313° W |
| ZIP code | 87715 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3550090 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mora
- Watrous22.9 mi SE
- Peñasco24.6 mi NW
- Vadito24.9 mi NW
- Las Vegas25.6 mi S
- Rio Lucio26.8 mi NW
- Chamisal27.3 mi NW
- Picuris Pueblo27.3 mi NW
- Truchas27.4 mi W
- Ojo Sarco27.7 mi NW
- Angel Fire28.9 mi N
- Cordova29.6 mi W
- Talpa29.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mora
What county is Mora in?
Mora is in Mora County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Mora, NM?
547 people lived in Mora at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mora, NM?
The ZIP code of Mora is 87715.
What is the elevation of Mora?
7,172 feet (2,186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mora?
Watrous (22.9 mi), Peñasco (24.6 mi), Vadito (24.9 mi), Las Vegas (25.6 mi), Rio Lucio (26.8 mi).
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