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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Sierra County

New Mexico · 9,912 residents · 4,181.214 sq mi
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Sierra County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,612. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 3,358 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,300. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,912
−25%vs 2000
vs 13,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
51.3
+5%vs 2000
vs 48.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Sierra County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,612
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,152 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,124
−33%vs 2000
vs $15,023 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$226
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $348 in 2000
US average: $450
73.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
26.7% rent
3.0
+18%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(9,356)
Black0.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(3,488)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.4%(6,683)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(9,331)
Black0.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(2,368)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other5.3%(528)
Diversity Score47.9%(4,753)
48
−5%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.7%
−12.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sierra County, New Mexico?

Sierra County, New Mexico has about 9,912 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sierra County, New Mexico?

The typical household in Sierra County, New Mexico earns about $15,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sierra County, New Mexico expensive?

In Sierra County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $226 a month.

How educated are people in Sierra County, New Mexico?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sierra County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sierra County, New Mexico?

About 19.6% of people in Sierra County, New Mexico 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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