Sierra County | |
|---|---|
 Sierra County Courthouse in Truth or Consequences | |
 Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico | |
 New Mexico's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 33°08′N 107°11′W / 33.14°N 107.19°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Mexico |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Named for | the Black Range (Spanish: Sierra Diablo) |
| Seat | Truth or Consequences |
| Largest city | Truth or Consequences |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,236 sq mi (10,970 km2) |
| • Land | 4,179 sq mi (10,820 km2) |
| • Water | 57 sq mi (150 km2) 1.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 11,576 |
| • Density | 2.9/sq mi (1.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
Sierra County (Spanish: Condado de Sierra) is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 11,576.[1] Its county seat is Truth or Consequences.[2]
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.