Sierra County, New Mexico
Total Population: 11,511
County Seat: Truth or Consequences
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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
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Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
16.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
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Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$37,840
Mean Household Income
$50,519
Per Capita Income
$24,882
Unemployment Rate (16+)
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In Labor Force (19–64)
58.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian 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.