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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,477 | 73.64% |
| Two or more races | 1,841 | 15.99% |
| Other race | 840 | 7.3% |
| Native American | 298 | 2.59% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,485 | - |
| Families | $57,362 | $67,540 |
| Households | $37,840 | $50,519 |
| Non Families | $24,150 | $31,126 |
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