Sierra Blanca, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 734, Sierra Blanca's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sierra Blanca is a small community located in Texas, within Hudspeth County. The total population is 734. It ranks as the 1135th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sierra Blanca is 25.4 years. This is 29% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 34.1% of the population under 18, Sierra Blanca has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sierra Blanca is $55,063. This is 30% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.9%. This is 146% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 14.7%. This is 179% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $60,600. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Sierra Blanca is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sierra Blanca is Hispanic or Latino, making up 59.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.1%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sierra Blanca, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.