U.S. County · Profile

Sierra County

11.5KTotal Population
3Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-13.37%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Sierra County has a population of 11,488 as of 2023. It is located in New Mexico.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Sierra County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):32.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White78.4%9,007
Hispanic or Latino32.1%3,688
Two or More Races13.6%1,562
Some Other Race4.4%505
American Indian/Alaska Native3.1%356
Black or African American0.3%34
Asian0.3%34
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Sierra County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$35,256
52.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,396
31.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
25.2%
119.1% above national average
Median Age
55.4 years

Income & Poverty

$35,256Median Household Income
$26,396Per Capita Income
25.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$35,256$53,994
Families$58,289$72,972
Married-couple Families$58,289$65,284
Nonfamily Households$24,281$26,223

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Sierra County, New Mexico.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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