Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Truth or Consequences: City in and county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

About

Truth or Consequences is a city located in the county of Sierra in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,475 and a population density of 196 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,769 inhabitants.

Truth or Consequences locator map
Location of Truth or Consequences on New Mexico map.

Quick Facts about Truth or Consequences

Population : 5,769 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Mexico (United States)
County : Sierra County
Postal code : 87901
Phone Area Codes : 575
Area : 33 km2
Named for : Truth or Consequences
Altitude : 4,245 feet / 1294 meters
Capital city : Truth or Consequences is capital of Sierra County
Time Zone : Mountain Time Zone
Local time : 10:37:14 (3rd December 2024)
Density : 175 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -12.24% (2010-2020)
Truth or Consequences New Mexico City Hall image
Truth or Consequences New Mexico City Hall
Truth or Consequences New Mexico City Hall image

Geography

Truth or Consequences is located at 33°7'42"N 107°15'10"W (33.1284000, -107.2528100). It has 2 neighbors: Elephant Butte and Williamsburg.

Truth or Consequences map

Truth or Consequences has 2 neighbours.

  • Elephant Butte city in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
  • Williamsburg village in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Truth or Consequences decreased by 12.24% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,475 - census
2011 6,468 -0.11% estimation process
2012 6,368 -1.57% estimation process
2013 6,185 -2.96% estimation process
2014 6,040 -2.4% estimation process
2015 6,018 -0.37% estimation process
2016 5,948 -1.18% estimation process
2017 5,912 -0.61% estimation process
2018 5,846 -1.13% estimation process
2019 5,753 -1.62% estimation process
2020 5,769 0.28% estimation process

Truth or Consequences zip code is 87901. County name: Sierra, County fips: 35051

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People born in Truth or Consequences (1)

American politician Marty Martin was born in Truth or Consequences

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Truth or Consequences, NM

Code Name Address Type
TOC Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 8 South Date St. BUS
LCR Las Cruces, New Mexico 304 Wyatt Drive BUS
DEM Deming station 400 East Railroad Avenue RAIL

Post offices near Truth or Consequences

Post Office Name City ZIP
Geronimo Spring Post Office Truth or Consequences (NM) 87901

Other cities in Sierra County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sierra County , NM.

City Name Population Title
Elephant Butte 1,320 City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Williamsburg 415 Village in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Truth or Consequences distances to largest New Mexico cities