Sierra County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sierra County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35051
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 051
Geography
- Land Area
- 4181.21 sq mi
- Water Area
- 57.00 sq mi
- Total Area
- 4238.22 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.119468
- Longitude
- -107.188161
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,829
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,095
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,008 | 73.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,816 | 26.0% |
| White | 7,431 | 68.6% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,091 | 78.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,008 | 22.1% |
| White | 6,594 | 72.5% |
| Black | 61 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 375 | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,500
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $40,799
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,412
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,971 | 69.3% |
| Black | 25 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,172
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,153 | 30.0% |
| Republican | 3,330 | 46.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,540 | 21.5% |
| Other | 20 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,449 | 48.1% |
| Female | 3,722 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,143 | 71.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,349 | 18.8% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,527
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,363 | 65.4% |
| Hispanic | 704 | 52.2% |
| Black | 5 | 55.6% |
| Asian | 22 | 56.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,155 | 62.5% |
| Female | 2,372 | 63.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,433 (26.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,576 (17.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,200
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $138,941
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $843
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.