Sierra County Flag

Sierra County

State:
New Mexico
County Seat:

Sierra County's estimated 2025 population is 11,516 with a growth rate of 0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sierra County is the 25th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 12,043 and has seen a growth of -4.38% since that time.

11,516
Total Population
3
Population Density (mi²)
25
Population Rank (State)
14 0.12%
Annual Population Growth

Sierra County Population

Sierra County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Sierra County includes 73.64% White, 7.3% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,47773.64%
Two or more races1,84115.99%
Other race8407.3%
Native American2982.59%
Asian280.24%
Black or African American270.23%

Sierra County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Sierra County's average per capita income is $25,239. Household income levels show a median of $37,840. The poverty rate stands at 24.93%.

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$65,485-
Families$57,362$67,540
Households$37,840$50,519
Non Families$24,150$31,126

$25,239

Average Income

$37,840

Median Household Income

24.93%

Poverty Rate