New Mexico Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,500 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 51 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,600 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,453 |
| Median Home Value | $152,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,200 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,906 (47.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,534 (18.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,760 (33.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,440 |
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Family Households | 2,665 (49.0%) |
The table below compares Sierra County to the other 33 counties and county equivalents in New Mexico by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 26 | 25th |
| Population Density | # 26 | 25th |
| Median Household Income | # 32 | 6th |
| Per Capita Income | # 30 | 13th |
| Diversity Index | # 23 | 34th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Mexico Census Data Comparison Tool.
