Truth or Consequences
City in Sierra County, New Mexico
Truth or Consequences is a city in Sierra County, New Mexico, with 6,052 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,245 ft (1,294 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hot Springs Landing, 4.5 miles SE.
- 6,052residents (2020 Census)
- 4,245 ftelevation · 1,294 m
- 28.0 sq miland area · 72.5 km²
- 216 / sq mipopulation density
- 87935ZIP code
About Truth or Consequences
Truth or Consequences (commonly T or C; founded as Hot Springs) is a city in the U.S. state of New Mexico, and the county seat of Sierra County. In 2020, the population was 6,052. The city is historically defined and economically shaped by local geothermal hot springs. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names for having chosen to rename itself in March 1950 after the Truth or Consequences radio show. The name is often hyphenated (Truth-or-Consequences, T-or-C) for clarity, though the formal name contains no punctuation.
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Living in Truth or Consequences
- Median household income
- $33,788
- Median home value
- $124,600
- Median rent
- $714/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Truth or Consequences had 6,052 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,052 |
|---|---|
| Density | 216 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Truth or Consequences at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Sierra County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,052 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.00 sq mi (72.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,245 ft (1,294 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2376° N, 107.2762° W |
| ZIP code | 87935 |
| Official website | torcnm.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3579840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Truth or Consequences
- Hot Springs Landing4.5 mi SE
- Elephant Butte5.0 mi SE
- Williamsburg8.5 mi S
- Las Palomas12.4 mi S
- Caballo17.9 mi S
- Oasis21.5 mi S
- Winston22.8 mi W
- Arrey27.1 mi S
- Hillsboro27.9 mi SW
- Garfield33.2 mi S
- Kingston33.5 mi SW
- Salem36.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Truth or Consequences
What county is Truth or Consequences in?
Truth or Consequences is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Truth or Consequences, NM?
6,052 people lived in Truth or Consequences at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Truth or Consequences, NM?
The ZIP code of Truth or Consequences is 87935.
What is the elevation of Truth or Consequences?
4,245 feet (1,294 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Truth or Consequences?
Hot Springs Landing (4.5 mi), Elephant Butte (5.0 mi), Williamsburg (8.5 mi), Las Palomas (12.4 mi), Caballo (17.9 mi).
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