Time Zone: Sierra County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Truth or Consequences is the Seat for Sierra County.
Sierra County was founded in 1884. Sierra was created by taking area from Dona Ana and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Sierra had a population of 12,886 people. This is a decrease of 2.89% since the last Census (which gave a population of 13,270 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Sierra represented 0.73% of the total population of New Mexico, making it the state's 25th most populous county (out of 33 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 11,988 | -9.66% | -6.97% since 2009 |
2009 | 12,886 | -2.89% | +1.44% since 2008 |
2008 | 12,703 | -4.27% | +1.8% since 2007 |
2007 | 12,478 | -5.97% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 13,270 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Sierra County Census Page for Sierra County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Sierra County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Sierra County):
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