Sierra County, New Mexico Population 2022
Sierra County, New Mexico's estimated population is 10,317 with a growth rate of -1.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sierra County, New Mexico is the 26th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 Population was 12,041 and has seen a growth of -14.32% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 3,630 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 3,158 | -472 | -13.00% |
| 1910 | 3,536 | 378 | 11.97% |
| 1920 | 4,619 | 1,083 | 30.63% |
| 1930 | 5,184 | 565 | 12.23% |
| 1940 | 6,962 | 1,778 | 34.30% |
| 1950 | 7,186 | 224 | 3.22% |
| 1960 | 6,409 | -777 | -10.81% |
| 1970 | 7,189 | 780 | 12.17% |
| 1980 | 8,454 | 1,265 | 17.60% |
| 1990 | 9,912 | 1,458 | 17.25% |
| 2010 | 12,041 | 2,129 | 21.48% |
| 2011 | 12,023 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 11,854 | -169 | -1.41% |
| 2013 | 11,524 | -330 | -2.78% |
| 2014 | 11,264 | -260 | -2.26% |
| 2015 | 11,236 | -28 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 11,117 | -119 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 11,064 | -53 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 10,949 | -115 | -1.04% |
| 2019 | 10,791 | -158 | -1.44% |
| 2020 | 10,633 | -158 | -1.46% |
| 2021 | 10,475 | -158 | -1.49% |
| 2022 | 10,317 | -158 | -1.51% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,471 | 86.19% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 0.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 394 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.76% |
| Some Other Race | 303 | 2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 695 | 6.33% |
Sierra County, New Mexico Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,402 | 1.98 | 73.3 |
| Married | 2,067 | 2.55 | 78.9 |
| Male | 203 | 3.23 | 45.8 |
| Female | 558 | 3.5 | 65.1 |
| Non Family | 2,574 | 1.1 | 72.8 |
2.67
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 345 | 3.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 660 | 7.54% |
| High School Graduate | 2,599 | 29.71% |
| Some College | 2,286 | 26.13% |
| Associates Degree | 929 | 10.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,169 | 13.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 761 | 8.70% |
Sierra County, New Mexico Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 58 | 58 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 594 | 552 | 387 |
| Hispanic | 2,257 | 1,773 | 584 |
| White | 5,963 | 5,512 | 1,194 |
| Other Race | 244 | 214 | 37 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 1 |
| Native American | 280 | 104 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 89.66%.
$23,397
Average Earnings
$22,854
Average Male
$25,656
Average Female
Sierra County, New Mexico Language by Age
Sierra County, New Mexico Language
78.43% of Sierra County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 21.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.56% of the population.
Sierra County, New Mexico Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 382 | 283 | 74.08% |
| Hispanic | 3,320 | 807 | 24.31% |
| White | 6,668 | 1,535 | 23.02% |
| Black | 15 | 1 | 6.67% |
| Other | 99 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 695 | 34 | 4.89% |
23.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.17%
Male Poverty Rate
22.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sierra County, New Mexico
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sierra County, New Mexico is Native, with 74.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sierra County, New Mexico is Multiple, with 4.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.14%.
Sierra County, New Mexico Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Sierra County, New Mexico Married by Age and Sex
Sierra County, New Mexico Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Sierra County, New Mexico Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,389 | 17.35% |
| Black | 15 | 36.59% |
| Native American | 7 | 2.49% |
| Asian | 10 | 14.29% |
| Other Race | 18 | 7.20% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 4.03% |
| Hispanic | 232 | 9.20% |
Sierra County, New Mexico Veterans by Education
12.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
40.4%
Labor Force Participation
37.2%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
46.68%
Born in Sierra County, New Mexico
95.72%
Native Born
4.28%
Foreign Born
2.53%
Non Citizen
1.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.72% of Sierra County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 46.68% having been born in New Mexico. 2.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990