Sierra County, New Mexico Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Sierra County, New Mexico
Sierra County, New Mexico Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
11,500
Median Age
57.6
Male Median
59.4
Female Median
57.4
Sierra County, New Mexico Population Growth

Sierra County, New Mexico Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.7%%.
-3.7%% Growth
Sierra County, New Mexico Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Sierra County, New Mexico Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.6 | 11,500 |
| 2023 | 57.3 | 11,511 |
| 2022 | 55.4 | 11,506 |
| 2021 | 55.3 | 11,512 |
| 2020 | 55.9 | 10,988 |
| 2019 | 55.7 | 11,031 |
| 2018 | 56.0 | 11,135 |
| 2017 | 55.9 | 11,254 |
| 2016 | 56.0 | 11,442 |
| 2015 | 55.6 | 11,615 |
| 2014 | 55.5 | 11,774 |
| 2013 | 55.4 | 11,898 |
| 2012 | 53.8 | 11,956 |
| 2011 | 53.8 | 11,925 |
| 2010 | 53.6 | 11,938 |
Sierra County, New Mexico Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.8% |
| 5–17 | 11.8% |
| 18–24 | 3.9% |
| 25–34 | 9.3% |
| 35–54 | 18.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.4% |
| 65+ | 38.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Sierra County, New Mexico
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 119.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 85.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Sierra County, New Mexico
The median age in Sierra County, New Mexico is 57.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Sierra County, New Mexico is 11,500.
In Sierra County, New Mexico, seniors (ages 65+) make up 38.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 11.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Sierra County, New Mexico is aging.