Sierra Blanca is a CDP located in Hudspeth County Texas. Sierra Blanca has a 2024 population of 542. It is also the county seat of Hudspeth County. Sierra Blanca is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -34.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 832 in 2020.
The average household income in Sierra Blanca is $67,954 with a poverty rate of 34.07%. The median age in Sierra Blanca is 25.7 years: 22.3 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sierra Blanca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 339 | 48.85% |
| White | 321 | 46.25% |
| Other race | 25 | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 173 | 3.63 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 65 | 3.83 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.19 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Male | 28 | 3.96 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 28 | 7.36 | 17.9 | 82.1 |
4.64
Average Family Size
3.63
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 21.41% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 0.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 13.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.81% |
| High School Graduate | 146 | 39.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 4.61% |
| Some College | 72 | 19.51% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 251 | 189 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 123 | 24 |
| White | 94 | 75 | 17 |
| Other Race | 25 | 19 | 4 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 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 white people with a rate of 18.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,938 | $62,969 | $62,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,786 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,781 | $48,750 | $36,964 |
| Some College | $52,604 | $53,553 | $36,000 |
$45,781
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$36,964
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.81% of Sierra Blanca residents speak only English, while 39.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 251 | 181 | 72.11% |
| Multiple | 319 | 33 | 10.34% |
| Hispanic | 371 | 25 | 6.74% |
34.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.86%
Male Poverty Rate
25.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sierra Blanca is White, with 72.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sierra Blanca is Hispanic, with 6.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 68.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.04% |
| High School | 23.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.43% |
| Some College | 9.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 45.64% |
| Female Employed | 27.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $84,494 |
| Households | $53,319 | $67,954 |
| Married Families | $107,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,333 | $29,467 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.3%
Male Marriage Rate
30.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23 | 8.19% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 6.7% |
| Black | 9 | 100% |
| Other Race | 9 | 36% |
| White | 7 | 3.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Employment Rate
16.5%
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
43.52%
Born in Sierra Blanca
91.35%
Native Born
8.65%
Foreign Born
5.91%
Non Citizen
2.74%
Naturalized
91.35% of Sierra Blanca residents were born in the United States, with 43.52% having been born in Texas. 5.91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 542 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 543 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 544 | -132 | -19.53% |
| 2021 | 676 | -156 | -18.75% |
| 2020 | 832 | 68 | 8.9% |
| 2019 | 764 | 59 | 8.37% |
| 2018 | 705 | 64 | 9.98% |
| 2017 | 641 | 84 | 15.08% |
| 2016 | 557 | 104 | 22.96% |
| 2015 | 453 | -94 | -17.18% |
| 2014 | 547 | -73 | -11.77% |
| 2013 | 620 | -28 | -4.32% |
| 2012 | 648 | 20 | 3.18% |
| 2011 | 628 | 75 | 13.56% |
| 2010 | 553 | 0 | 0% |