Population 7,030 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Moriarty
Household size in Moriarty
| Period | Moriarty | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Moriarty holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.70, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Moriarty
| Period | Moriarty | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Moriarty are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.5, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Moriarty
| Period | Moriarty | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Moriarty than nationally: 13.3%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Albuquerque area. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Moriarty
Renters in Moriarty
| Period | Moriarty | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Moriarty is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 59.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.7 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Moriarty
| Period | Moriarty | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.7% of the housing in Moriarty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Moriarty
| Period | Moriarty | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Moriarty is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The Albuquerque area as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Moriarty
| Period | Moriarty | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $668 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $670 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $754 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $861 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$193 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
The median renter in Moriarty pays $861 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $193 a month from 2006–10, a 29% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Moriarty
Bachelor's degrees in Moriarty
| Period | Moriarty | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Moriarty have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 3.1 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 52 New Mexico cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Moriarty
| Period | Moriarty | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.3% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.8% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Moriarty never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Moriarty
| Period | Moriarty | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Moriarty: 7.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Moriarty compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moriarty | 2.74 | 40.4 | 13.3% | 22.0% | 13.7% | 1989 | $861 | 12.4% | 86.7% | 7.1% |
| Mc Intosh | 2.95 | 46.0 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 15.6% | 1985 | $888 | 24.5% | 89.1% | 5.0% |
| Edgewood | 2.58 | 45.7 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 8.5% | 1995 | $1,213 | 32.7% | 94.0% | 5.4% |
| Escabosa | 2.67 | 54.0 | 3.3% | 3.0% | 19.1% | 1988 | $1,939 | 32.9% | 99.3% | 8.6% |
| Tijeras | 2.47 | 50.1 | 7.0% | 6.2% | 9.5% | 1992 | $1,487 | 41.8% | 97.0% | 5.2% |
| Clines Corners | 2.31 | 44.6 | 8.8% | 23.6% | 19.1% | 1982 | $872 | 16.0% | 86.4% | 9.1% |
| Ponderosa Pine | 2.28 | 48.8 | 15.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% | 1987 | $2,063 | 45.7% | 93.8% | 4.8% |
| Zamora | 2.58 | 44.3 | 8.6% | 5.2% | 9.6% | 1988 | $1,113 | 39.7% | 98.1% | 0.6% |
| Kirtland Afb | 2.36 | 21.1 | 10.5% | 100.0% | 42.4% | 1997 | $1,766 | 71.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Meadow Lake | 3.09 | 41.5 | 15.1% | 18.7% | 11.8% | 1993 | $646 | 12.4% | 67.7% | 5.7% |
| South Valley | 2.85 | 41.8 | 14.1% | 24.6% | 6.6% | 1970 | $943 | 15.1% | 78.4% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Moriarty. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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