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Truth or Consequences

County:
Sierra County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
27.996
State:
New Mexico

Truth or Consequences is a city located in Sierra County, New Mexico. Truth or Consequences has a 2026 population of 5,890. It is also the county seat of Sierra County. Truth or Consequences is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,045 in 2020.

The median household income in Truth or Consequences is $33,788 with a poverty rate of 31.69%. The median age in Truth or Consequences is 44.6 years: 43.4 years for males, and 46.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.4 males.

5.9K
Total Population
210
Density (mi²)
-26 -0.44%
Growth

Truth or Consequences Population

Truth or Consequences Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,890-26-0.44%
20255,916-26-0.44%
20245,942-82-1.36%
20236,024190.32%
20226,005-28-0.46%
20216,033-21-0.35%
20206,0452574.44%
20195,788-52-0.89%
20185,840-77-1.3%
20175,917-28-0.47%
20165,945-73-1.21%
20156,018-23-0.38%
20146,041-142-2.3%
20136,183-182-2.86%
20126,365-102-1.58%
20116,467-25-0.39%
20106,492170.26%
20007,2891,06817.17%
19906,2211,00219.2%
19805,21956312.09%
19704,6563879.07%
19604,269-294-6.44%
19504,56300%

Median Age

Overall: 44.6 years
Female: 46.5 years
Male: 43.4 years

Truth or Consequences Adults

There are 4,508 adults, (1,560 of whom are seniors) in Truth or Consequences.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,112 (51.7%)
Male: 2,907 (48.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Truth or Consequences includes 69.71% White, 6.05% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,19669.71%
Two or more races1,32922.08%
Other race3646.05%
Native American871.45%
Black or African American250.42%
Asian180.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,10618.38%
White5839.69%
Other race3646.05%
Native American681.13%
Black or African American80.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,61360.03%
Two or more races2233.7%
Native American190.32%
Asian180.3%
Black or African American170.28%

Truth or Consequences Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Truth or Consequences ' average per capita income is $28,688. Household income levels show a median of $33,788. The poverty rate stands at 31.69%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$83,500-
Families$52,254$66,366
Households$33,788$49,677
Non Families$28,160$36,048

$28,688

Average Income

$33,788

Median Household Income

31.69%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)