Sierra County, NM — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$37,840

Per Capita Income

$24,882

Poverty Rate

24.9%

SNAP Recipients

16.1%

Gini Index

0.442

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Under $25K
36.3%
$25K–$50K
23.6%
$50K–$75K
14.4%
$75K–$100K
12.7%
$100K–$150K
10.0%
$150K–$200K
2.5%
$200K+
0.4%

The median household income in Sierra County, NM is $37,840 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,882. 24.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.442 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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