Sierra County, New Mexico

Total Population: 11,511

County Seat: Truth or Consequences

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Median Home Value

$144,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$37,840

Across all households

Median Age

57.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)63.8%
Hispanic or Latino29.4%
Two or More Races3.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

15.6%

65 Years and Over

36.9%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.3%

No Health Insurance

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$37,840

Mean Household Income

$50,519

Per Capita Income

$24,882

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

58.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$144,800

Median Rent

$695/mo

Total Housing Units

8,139

Owner-Occupied

70.2%

Renter-Occupied

29.8%

Vacancy Rate

33.4%

Married Couple Households

38.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

24.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.7%

Average Household Size

2.08

Broadband Internet Access

81.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35051.