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词条 Sierra County, New Mexico
释义

  1. Geography

     Adjacent counties  National protected areas  Major highways 

  2. Demographics

     2000 census  2010 census 

  3. Spaceport America

  4. Communities

     Cities  Village  Census-designated places  Unincorporated communities 

  5. Politics

  6. See also

  7. References

  8. External links

{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2014}}{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Sierra County
| state = New Mexico
| seal = Sierra County NM seal.jpg
| founded year = 1884
| founded date =
| seat wl = Truth or Consequences
| largest city wl = Truth or Consequences
| area_total_sq_mi = 4236
| area_land_sq_mi = 4179
| area_water_sq_mi = 57
| area percentage = 1.4%
| census estimate yr = 2016
| pop = 11,191[1]
| density_sq_mi = 2.9
| web = http://www.sierracountynm.gov/
| ex image = Sierra County New Mexico Court House.jpg|
| ex image cap = Sierra County Courthouse in Truth or Consequences
| district = 2nd
| time zone = Mountain
}}Sierra County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,988.[2] Its county seat is Truth or Consequences.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|4236|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|4179|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|57|sqmi}} (1.4%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

  • Catron County - northwest
  • Socorro County - north
  • Lincoln County - northeast
  • Otero County - east
  • Doña Ana County - south
  • Luna County - south
  • Grant County - west

National protected areas

  • Cibola National Forest (part)
  • El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail (part)
  • Gila National Forest (part)

Major highways

  • {{Jct|state=NM|I|25}}
  • {{Jct|state=NM|US|85}}
  • {{Jct|state=NM|NM|152|nolink=y}}
  • {{Jct|state=NM|NM|181|nolink=y}}
  • {{Jct|state=NM|NM|179|nolink=y}}
  • {{Jct|state=NM|NM|187|nolink=y}}
  • {{Jct|state=NM|NM|195|nolink=y}}

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1910= 3536
|1920= 4619
|1930= 5184
|1940= 6962
|1950= 7186
|1960= 6409
|1970= 7189
|1980= 8454
|1990= 9912
|2000= 13270
|2010= 11988
|estyear=2016
|estimate=11191
|estref=[5]
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2016[2]
}}

2000 census

As of the 2000 census[10], there were 13,270 people, 6,113 households, and 3,618 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 8,727 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.97% White, 0.48% Black or African American, 1.48% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 8.27% from other races, and 2.54% from two or more races. 26.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,113 households out of which 20.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.50% were married couples living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.80% were non-families. 35.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the county, the population was spread out with 20.10% under the age of 18, 5.40% from 18 to 24, 19.50% from 25 to 44, 27.40% from 45 to 64, and 27.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $24,152, and the median income for a family was $29,787. Males had a median income of $24,570 versus $19,839 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,023. About 13.80% of families and 20.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.50% of those under age 18 and 14.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 11,988 people, 5,917 households, and 3,126 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was {{convert|2.9|PD/sqmi}}. There were 8,356 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2.0|/sqmi}}.[12] The racial makeup of the county was 85.6% white, 1.7% American Indian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 8.6% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 28.0% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 14.0% were German, 9.4% were American, 8.4% were English, and 8.0% were Irish.[13]

Of the 5,917 households, 17.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 47.2% were non-families, and 40.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.64. The median age was 54.5 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $25,583, the lowest of any county in New Mexico.  The median income for a family was $38,641. Males had a median income of $32,059 versus $26,213 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,667. About 15.6% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.8% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Spaceport America

Spaceport America is located in Sierra County, 45 miles (72 km) north of Las Cruces and 30 miles (48 km) east of Truth or Consequences. Sierra County voters approved the creation of a spaceport tax district in April 2008, freeing up funding for its construction.[15]

Communities

Cities

  • Elephant Butte
  • Truth or Consequences (county seat)

Village

  • Williamsburg

Census-designated places

{{div col}}
  • Arrey
  • Caballo
  • Hillsboro
  • Hot Springs Landing
  • Kingston
  • Las Palomas
  • Oasis
  • Winston
{{div col end}}

Unincorporated communities

{{div col}}
  • Chloride
  • Cuchillo
  • Derry
  • Engle
  • Hermosa
  • Lake Valley
  • Monticello
  • Upham
{{div col end}}

Politics

{{Hidden begin
|titlestyle = background:#ccccff;
|title = Presidential elections results
}}
Presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
58.1% 3,01010.8% 559
57.4% 2,9284.1% 210
55.0% 3,0172.1% 116
61.3% 3,1621.3% 69
59.3% 2,7213.8% 176
44.5% 2,14010.6% 511
35.4% 1,56224.6% 1,085
60.2% 2,5071.5% 63
66.0% 2,6630.9% 37
62.5% 2,2224.6% 164
51.0% 1,6651.0% 33
67.5% 2,0742.2% 66
57.1% 1,62410.3% 292
47.7% 1,5010.5% 15
60.6% 1,8900.2% 7
65.0% 1,9540.6% 17
63.6% 2,0330.2% 5
47.5% 1,2740.6% 17
52.3% 1,1120.4% 8
47.2% 1,3720.1% 4
37.1% 9510.9% 24
30.2% 6671.3% 28
53.8% 7660.1% 1
48.2% 63210.2% 134
56.8% 8620.9% 14
47.1% 4602.4% 23
28.2% 17615.5% 97
{{Hidden end}}

See also

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Sierra County, New Mexico

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|date=August 16, 2017|accessdate=August 16, 2017|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau}}
2. ^{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35/35051.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=September 30, 2013}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_35.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 2, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101195546/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_35.txt|archivedate=January 1, 2015|df=mdy-all}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nm190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=American FactFinder}}
11. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US35051 |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |accessdate=2016-01-24 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
12. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US35051 |accessdate=2016-01-24 |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
13. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US35051 |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |accessdate=2016-01-24 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
14. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US35051 |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |accessdate=2016-01-24 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
15. ^{{cite news | last = Kaufman| first = Marc| title = New Mexico Moves Ahead on Spaceport| publisher = Washington Post| date = May 10, 2008| url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/09/AR2008050902508.html| accessdate=July 24, 2008}}
16. ^{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=2018-04-02}}

External links

{{Commons category|Sierra County, New Mexico}}
  • Sierra County Government
  • Sierra County Tourism / Visitor Information
  • Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce
  • Events for Truth or Consequences, Elephant Butte, and all of Sierra County
{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Sierra County, New Mexico
|North = Socorro County
|Northeast = Lincoln County
|East = Otero County
|Southeast =
|South = Doña Ana County and Luna County
|Southwest =
|West = Grant County
|Northwest = Catron County
}}{{Sierra County, New Mexico}}{{New Mexico}}{{coord|33.14|-107.19|display=title|type:adm2nd_region:US-NM_source:UScensus1990}}

3 : Sierra County, New Mexico|1884 establishments in New Mexico Territory|Populated places established in 1884

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