Sierra County, New Mexico Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

11,500

Diversity Score

50.9

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
63.1%%

Sierra County, New Mexico Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Sierra County, New Mexico Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)7,25263.1%
Hispanic or Latino3,43129.8%
Two or More Races7636.6%
Native American190.2%
Asian180.2%
Black / African American170.1%
Pacific Islander00.0%
Other Race00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Sierra County, New Mexico

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sierra County, New Mexico is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 63.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Sierra County, New Mexico has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 50.9/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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