Moriarty, NM Demographics

A map of Moriarty's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	994	827	47.3%	42.5%
White	964	961	45.9%	49.4%
Native American/Other	115	40	5.5%	2.1%
Multiracial	29	79	1.4%	4.1%
Black	0	29	0.0%	1.5%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	0.5%

Moriarty, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,102, an increase from the 1,946 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.3% Hispanic, 45.9% White, 5.5% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Moriarty, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Moriarty has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Moriarty, that probability was 57.3% in 2020 and 56.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Moriarty is ranked the 91st most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Moriarty was ranked the 93rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Moriarty's White Population

964 residents of Moriarty, or 45.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Moriarty is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Moriarty ranks 177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moriarty's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Moriarty's population has decreased from 49.4% to 45.9%.

Moriarty is more White than neighboring McIntosh (45.4% White), and Stanley (2.2% White). Moriarty is less White than neighboring Indian Hills (51.1% White), Manzano Springs (100% White), and Thunder Mountain (82.5% White).

Moriarty's Black Population

0 residents of Moriarty, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Moriarty is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Moriarty ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moriarty's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Moriarty's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Moriarty is less Black than neighboring Indian Hills (3.1% Black).

Moriarty's Asian Population

0 residents of Moriarty, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Moriarty is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Moriarty ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moriarty's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Moriarty's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Moriarty's Hispanic Population

994 residents of Moriarty, or 47.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Moriarty is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Moriarty ranks 256th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moriarty's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Moriarty's population has increased from 42.5% to 47.3%.

Moriarty is more Hispanic than neighboring Indian Hills (41.2% Hispanic), McIntosh (37.8% Hispanic), Manzano Springs (0% Hispanic), and Thunder Mountain (11.9% Hispanic). Moriarty is less Hispanic than neighboring Stanley (97.8% Hispanic).

Moriarty's Native American/Other Population

115 residents of Moriarty, or 5.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Moriarty is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Moriarty ranks 260th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moriarty's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 187.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Moriarty's population has increased from 2.1% to 5.5%.

Moriarty is more Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Hills (4.7% Native American/Other), Stanley (0% Native American/Other), Manzano Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Thunder Mountain (5.3% Native American/Other). Moriarty is less Native American/Other than neighboring McIntosh (13.4% Native American/Other).

Moriarty's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Moriarty, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Moriarty is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Moriarty ranks 109th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moriarty's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Moriarty's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.4%.

Moriarty is more Multiracial than neighboring Indian Hills (0% Multiracial), Stanley (0% Multiracial), Manzano Springs (0% Multiracial), and Thunder Mountain (0.4% Multiracial). Moriarty is less Multiracial than neighboring McIntosh (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.