Truth Consequences is a city located in Sierra County New Mexico. Truth Consequences has a 2024 population of 5,985. Truth Consequences is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,045 in 2020.
The average household income in Truth Consequences is $47,434 with a poverty rate of 34.76%. The median age in Truth Consequences is 42.7 years: 42.3 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Truth Consequences was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,301 | 71.37% |
| Two or more races | 1,068 | 17.72% |
| Other race | 304 | 5.04% |
| Native American | 298 | 4.95% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,521 | 2.29 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 1,266 | 1.15 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Married | 724 | 3.06 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Female | 315 | 4.86 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Male | 216 | 2.68 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
54.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 309 | 7.33% |
| Associates Degree | 520 | 12.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 497 | 11.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 316 | 7.49% |
| High School Graduate | 1,535 | 36.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 4.84% |
| Some College | 837 | 19.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,571 | 2,344 | 404 |
| Hispanic | 1,323 | 1,119 | 367 |
| 2+ Races | 787 | 696 | 302 |
| Native American | 216 | 124 | 0 |
| Other Race | 210 | 123 | 0 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,313 | $0 | $52,396 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,265 | $0 | $58,394 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $11,290 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,847 | $0 | $28,218 |
| Overall | $27,252 | $24,453 | $28,591 |
| Some College | $27,763 | $0 | $28,053 |
$27,252
Average Earnings
$24,453
Average Male
$28,591
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.34% of Truth Consequences residents speak only English, while 17.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,381 | 1,193 | 35.29% |
| Hispanic | 2,024 | 521 | 25.74% |
| Multiple | 1,006 | 283 | 28.13% |
| Native | 291 | 260 | 89.35% |
| Other | 261 | 50 | 19.16% |
| Asian | 28 | 5 | 17.86% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
34.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.25%
Male Poverty Rate
29.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Truth Consequences is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Truth Consequences is Asian, with 17.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.79% |
| High School | 42.41% |
| Some College | 30.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Male Employed | 22.74% |
| Female Employed | 15.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,098 | $61,523 |
| Households | $29,142 | $47,434 |
| Married Families | $77,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,173 | $30,936 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
417
Number of Veterans
347
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 216 |
| First Gulf War | 109 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 150 |
| 65 to 74 | 137 |
| 75+ | 74 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 377 | 12.06% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 6.97% |
| Other Race | 22 | 8.84% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 2.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.17%
Born in Truth Consequences
97.41%
Native Born
2.59%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
97.41% of Truth Consequences residents were born in the United States, with 54.17% having been born in New Mexico. 1.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,910 | -15 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 5,925 | -15 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 5,940 | -15 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 5,955 | -15 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 5,970 | -15 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 5,985 | -15 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 6,000 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 5,999 | -32 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 6,031 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 6,045 | 257 | 4.44% |
| 2019 | 5,788 | -52 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 5,840 | -77 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 5,917 | -28 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 5,945 | -73 | -1.21% |
| 2015 | 6,018 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 6,041 | -142 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 6,183 | -182 | -2.86% |
| 2012 | 6,365 | -102 | -1.58% |
| 2011 | 6,467 | -25 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 6,492 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,289 | 1,068 | 17.17% |
| 1990 | 6,221 | 1,002 | 19.2% |
| 1980 | 5,219 | 563 | 12.09% |
| 1970 | 4,656 | 387 | 9.07% |
| 1960 | 4,269 | -294 | -6.44% |
| 1950 | 4,563 | -1,347 | -22.79% |