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Sierra County

New Mexico · 11,988 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 $25,583. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,800. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,988
−10%since 2000
from 13,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.5
+11%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Sierra County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,583
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,152 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,667
+11%since 2000
from $15,023 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
43.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+41%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(8,205)
Black0.4%(44)
Hispanic / Latino28%(3,352)
Asian0.4%(49)
Other1.9%(231)
Diversity Score55.4%(6,639)
Diversity Score
55
+10%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierra County, New Mexico?

Sierra County, New Mexico has about 11,988 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sierra County, New Mexico earns about $25,583 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 $92,800, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Sierra County, New Mexico?

About 16.8% 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 22.5% 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 2,076 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9622Census Tract 9623Census Tract 9624.02Census Tract 9624.01
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 87901ZIP 87935ZIP 87942ZIP 87930ZIP 87931ZIP 87939ZIP 88042ZIP 87943ZIP 87933
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