Sierra County, New Mexico

Sierra County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,988.[1] Its county seat is Truth or Consequences.[2]

Sierra County
U.S. county
Sierra County Courthouse in Truth or Consequences
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°08′N 107°11′W
Country United States
State New Mexico
Founded1884
Named forthe Black Range (Spanish: Sierra Diablo)
SeatTruth or Consequences
Largest cityTruth or Consequences
Area
 • Total4,236 sq mi (10,970 km2)
 • Land4,179 sq mi (10,820 km2)
 • Water57 sq mi (150 km2)  1.4%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
10,791
 • Density2.9/sq mi (1.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.sierracountynm.gov

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,236 square miles (10,970 km2), of which 4,179 square miles (10,820 km2) is land and 57 square miles (150 km2) (1.4%) is water.[3]

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Major highways
  • I-25
  • US 85
  • NM 152
  • NM 181
  • NM 179
  • NM 187
  • NM 195

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19103,536—
19204,61930.6%
19305,18412.2%
19406,96234.3%
19507,1863.2%
19606,409−10.8%
19707,18912.2%
19808,45417.6%
19909,91217.2%
200013,27033.9%
201011,988−9.7%
Est. 201910,791[4]−10.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2016[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[9] there were 13,270 people, 6,113 households, and 3,618 families living in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 8,727 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.97% White, 0.48% Black or African American, 1.48% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 8.27% from other races, and 2.54% from two or more races. 26.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,113 households out of which 20.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.50% were married couples living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.80% were non-families. 35.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the county, the population was spread out with 20.10% under the age of 18, 5.40% from 18 to 24, 19.50% from 25 to 44, 27.40% from 45 to 64, and 27.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $24,152, and the median income for a family was $29,787. Males had a median income of $24,570 versus $19,839 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,023. About 13.80% of families and 20.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.50% of those under age 18 and 14.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 11,988 people, 5,917 households, and 3,126 families living in the county.[10] The population density was 2.9 inhabitants per square mile (1.1/km2). There were 8,356 housing units at an average density of 2.0 per square mile (0.77/km2).[11] The racial makeup of the county was 85.6% white, 1.7% American Indian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 8.6% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 28.0% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 14.0% were German, 9.4% were American, 8.4% were English, and 8.0% were Irish.[12]

Of the 5,917 households, 17.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 47.2% were non-families, and 40.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.64. The median age was 54.5 years.[10]

The median income for a household in the county was $25,583, the lowest of any county in New Mexico. The median income for a family was $38,641. Males had a median income of $32,059 versus $26,213 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,667. About 15.6% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.8% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.[13]

Spaceport America

Spaceport America is located in Sierra County, 45 miles (72 km) north of Las Cruces and 30 miles (48 km) east of Truth or Consequences. Sierra County voters approved the creation of a spaceport tax district in April 2008, freeing up funding for its construction.[14]

Communities

Cities

Village

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Ghost Towns

Politics
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 58.1% 3,010 31.1% 1,612 10.8% 559
2012 57.4% 2,928 38.5% 1,964 4.1% 210
2008 55.0% 3,017 42.9% 2,352 2.1% 116
2004 61.3% 3,162 37.4% 1,926 1.3% 69
2000 59.3% 2,721 36.8% 1,689 3.8% 176
1996 44.5% 2,140 44.8% 2,154 10.6% 511
1992 35.4% 1,562 40.1% 1,771 24.6% 1,085
1988 60.2% 2,507 38.3% 1,595 1.5% 63
1984 66.0% 2,663 33.1% 1,335 0.9% 37
1980 62.5% 2,222 32.9% 1,169 4.6% 164
1976 51.0% 1,665 48.0% 1,564 1.0% 33
1972 67.5% 2,074 30.4% 934 2.2% 66
1968 57.1% 1,624 32.7% 930 10.3% 292
1964 47.7% 1,501 51.9% 1,633 0.5% 15
1960 60.6% 1,890 39.1% 1,220 0.2% 7
1956 65.0% 1,954 34.4% 1,035 0.6% 17
1952 63.6% 2,033 36.2% 1,158 0.2% 5
1948 47.5% 1,274 51.8% 1,389 0.6% 17
1944 52.3% 1,112 47.4% 1,008 0.4% 8
1940 47.2% 1,372 52.7% 1,534 0.1% 4
1936 37.1% 951 61.9% 1,587 0.9% 24
1932 30.2% 667 68.6% 1,515 1.3% 28
1928 53.8% 766 46.1% 657 0.1% 1
1924 48.2% 632 41.6% 546 10.2% 134
1920 56.8% 862 42.3% 642 0.9% 14
1916 47.1% 460 50.5% 493 2.4% 23
1912 28.2% 176 56.3% 352 15.5% 97

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  5. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  6. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  7. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  8. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  11. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  12. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  13. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  14. Kaufman, Marc (May 10, 2008). "New Mexico Moves Ahead on Spaceport". Washington Post. Retrieved July 24, 2008.
  15. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 2, 2018.

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