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Sierra County, New Mexico

Sierra County is in south central New Mexico. Elephant Butte Lake is here, as are some great hot springs. Sierra County was formed in 1884 and contains 4,180 square miles of land and 56 square miles of water. The county seat is Truth or Consequences.

Fast Facts about Sierra County, New Mexico
Resident Racial Breakdown:
White Non-Hispanic: 70.5%
Hispanic: 26.3%
Native American: 2.5%
Other: 8.3%
Two or More Races: 2.5%
Types of Jobs:
Private Sector, wages or salary: 60%
Government Sector: 24%
Unincorporated, Self-Employed: 15%
Homemaker, Unpaid: 1%
Population Density: 3 People per Square Mile
2008 Cost of Living Index for Sierra County: 82.4
2007 Estimates:
Population: 12,316
Males: 6,158
Females: 6,158
Median Resident Age: 48.9 Years
Estimated Median Household Income: $29,330
Estimated Median Home Value: $103,986
Major Industries:
Lodging & Food Services, Health Care, Educational Services, Construction, Government, Repair & Maintenance, Finance & Insurance Services, Agriculture, Entertainment & Recreation, Retail Services
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