Sierra County, NM Population by Year

In 2023, the population of Sierra County was 11,488, a 0.12% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Sierra County's population was 11,474, a decline of 0.39% compared to a population of 11,519 in 2021.
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Updated Aug 1, 2024

Sierra County, NM population between 2000 and 2023

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sierra County decreased by 1,721. In this period, the peak population was 13,209 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 13,209 - -
2001 13,072 -137 -1.04%
2002 12,888 -184 -1.41%
2003 13,033 145 1.13%
2004 12,811 -222 -1.70%
2005 12,641 -170 -1.33%
2006 12,617 -24 -0.19%
2007 12,526 -91 -0.72%
2008 12,740 214 1.71%
2009 12,874 134 1.05%
2010 12,043 -831 -6.45%
2011 12,027 -16 -0.13%
2012 11,858 -169 -1.41%
2013 11,531 -327 -2.76%
2014 11,277 -254 -2.20%
2015 11,252 -25 -0.22%
2016 11,129 -123 -1.09%
2017 11,094 -35 -0.31%
2018 10,963 -131 -1.18%
2019 10,886 -77 -0.70%
2020 11,562 676 6.21%
2021 11,519 -43 -0.37%
2022 11,474 -45 -0.39%
2023 11,488 14 0.12%
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Sierra County, NM population from 2000 to 2023

From 2000 to 2010, Sierra County's population decreased by 1,166 (8.83%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Sierra County's population decreased by 481 (3.99%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .

After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Sierra County's population decreased by 74 (0.64%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.

FIGURE 1

Sierra County's population from 2000 to 2023.

The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,488.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sierra County's population peaked in year 2000 at 13,209.

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sierra County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 10,886.

Sierra County, NM annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sierra County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.

From 2000 to 2023, Sierra County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.57% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.03% between 2000 and 2023.

FIGURE 2

Sierra County annual population growth rate

The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.57% per year.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

From 2019 to 2020 Sierra County population grew the most, with an increase of 676 people (a 6.21% year-on-year increase)..

From 2009 to 2010 Sierra County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 831 people (a 6.45% year-on-year decline).

Things to know

Is Sierra County, NM population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sierra County's population decreased by 31 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 45 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 14 (0.12%) between 2022 and 2023.

How has the population of Sierra County, NM changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sierra County decreased by 43 (0.37%). The population was highest at 11,562 in the year 2020 and lowest at 10,886 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.01%.

References

Datasets

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2024
Sierra County, NM Annual Population and Growth Analysis Dataset: A Comprehensive Overview of Population Changes and Yearly Growth Rates in Sierra County from 2000 to 2023 // 2024 Edition
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sierra County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Sierra County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Sierra County was 11,488, a 0.12% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Sierra County population was 11,474, a decline of 0.39% compared to a population of 11,519 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sierra County decreased by 1,721. In this period, the peak population was 13,209 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Sierra County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Sierra County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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