Mora, Minnesota
Mora: City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States
About
Mora is a city located in the county of Kanabec in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,571 and a population density of 259 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,583 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Mora
| Population : | 3,583 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Kanabec County |
| Postal code : | 55051 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 320 |
| Area : | 13.78 km2 |
| Named for : | Mora |
| Altitude : | 1,010 feet / 308 meters |
| Capital city : | Mora is capital of Kanabec County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:29:16 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 260 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mora is located at 45°52'37"N 93°17'38"W (45.8769000, -93.2938400).
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Official website of Mora
Demographics
The population of Mora increased by 0.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,571 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,549 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,487 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,487 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,476 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,453 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,452 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,472 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,541 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,554 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,583 | 0.81% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,918 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,091 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,083 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,097 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 25.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 95.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 511 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
Mora zip code is 55051.
County name: Kanabec, County
fips: 27065
City of Mora, Mora, mwra, Мора, مورا, مورا، مینهسوتا
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $110,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $884 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $328 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $661 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,657 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.13 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,784 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 309,890 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 78,904 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,046 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,498 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,614 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 303 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 123 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 254 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 70 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 200 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,510.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.04 |
People born in Mora (2)
People born in Mora, including composer Gladys Nordenstrom, politician Dan Severson, .
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Schools in Mora
College & universities near Mora, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174570 | Pine Technical & Community College | Pine City (MN) | 55063 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mora, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Mora
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mora Post Office | Mora (MN) | 55051 |
| Ogilv Post Office | Ogilvie (MN) | 56358 |
| Grasston Post Office | Grasston (MN) | 55030 |
| Braham Post Office | Braham (MN) | 55006 |
| Brook Park Post Office | Brook Park (MN) | 55007 |
Other cities in Kanabec County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kanabec County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | 1,341 | Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota |
| Grass Lake | 1,070 | Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States |
| Ogilvie | 373 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Kroschel | 223 | Township in Kanabec County, Minnesota |
| Grasston | 153 | City in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States |
| Quamba | 127 | Human settlement in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Mora distances to largest Minnesota cities
