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.
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 : | 08:11:32 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 175 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.24% (2010-2020) |
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.
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- Official Website
Official website of Truth or Consequences
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 |
Other Places in Truth or Consequences
1 US Agricultural Department
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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
