Sierra County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,500 | — | #2,388 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,600 | -44.6% | #3,047 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 57.6 years | +48.1% | #26 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,600 | -45.9% | #2,197 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $729 | -37.3% | #2,593 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% | +69.7% | #2,786 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sierra County has a population of 11,500, making it the #2,388 most populous county in the US. The median age is 57.6 years, which is 48.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sierra County is $41,600, ranking #3,047 out of 3,222 counties — 44.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.4% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Sierra County is $152,600 (-45.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $729/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.
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95.9% of residents in Sierra County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Sierra County, New Mexico
Sierra County, New Mexico has a total population of 11,500, making it the 2,388th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sierra County is 57.6 years, which is 48.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sierra County is $41,600, which ranks #3,047 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Sierra County is $152,600, 45.9% below the national median. Renters in Sierra County pay a median gross rent of $729 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sierra County, 17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.1 min.
Sierra County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (29.8%) and Two or More Races (6.6%).
All data for Sierra County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.