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Sierra County

New Mexico · 13,270 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 $24,152. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,200. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,270
+34%since 1990
from 9,912 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.9
−5%since 1990
from 51.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Sierra County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,152
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,612 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,023
+48%since 1990
from $10,124 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$348
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
25.1% rent
2.6
−15%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

13.1%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.1%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierra County, New Mexico?

Sierra County, New Mexico has about 13,270 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sierra County, New Mexico earns about $24,152 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 $62,200, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Sierra County, New Mexico?

About 13.1% 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 20.9% of people in Sierra County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sierra County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Sierra County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,358 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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