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Sierra Blanca

Texas · 315 residents · 4.782 sq mi
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Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 218 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
315
−41%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+24%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2704055406748092000201020202024Sierra Blanca
2024734
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,452
+53%since 2000
from $10,768 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information60.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
64.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
36.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino72.6%(387)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.1%(256)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(92)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino66.3%(209)
Asian2.2%(7)
Other7.6%(24)
Diversity Score65.5%(206)
Diversity Score
65
+36%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+137%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−49.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierra Blanca, Texas?

Sierra Blanca, Texas has about 315 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sierra Blanca, Texas?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sierra Blanca, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sierra Blanca, Texas?

About 6.4% of people in Sierra Blanca, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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