Sierra, NM County is located in the south central part of New Mexico and has a population of 11,512 people. With a population density of 3 people per square mile, it’s much lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. The area offers plenty for residents to do year-round with outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, biking and more. There are also many local businesses such as Hollywood Video, Family Dollar, and Dillards Department Store that bring services to the area. Other organizations include the Sierra County Historical Society and the Sierra County Arts Council while local sporting events consist of baseball, soccer and other events at the town's sports fields.
The population in Sierra County is 11,512. There are 3 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sierra County is 55.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sierra County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sierra County
- 46.4% are married
- 24.0% are divorced
- 14.4% are married with children
- 12.1% have children, but are single
Race in Sierra County
- 65.7% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 1.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 29.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander