Sierra Blanca
Census-designated place in Hudspeth County, Texas
Sierra Blanca is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hudspeth County, Texas, with 315 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,528 ft (1,380 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Hancock, 30.7 miles W.
- 315residents (2020 Census)
- 4,528 ftelevation · 1,380 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 66 / sq mipopulation density
- 79851ZIP code
About Sierra Blanca
Sierra Blanca is a census-designated place (CDP) and the county seat of Hudspeth County, Texas, United States. The town is part of the Trans-Pecos region of far West Texas, is located northeast of the Mexican border and is within the Mountain Time Zone. As of the 2020 census, its population was 315.
The town accommodates travelers between Van Horn and El Paso along Interstate 10, which is the main route that connects Texas from west to southeast. The town was named for the nearby Sierra Blanca Mountain, which was in turn named for the white poppies that grew there (sierra blanca is Spanish for "white mountain"). The letters "SB" can be seen on a nearby mountain from Interstate 10.
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Living in Sierra Blanca
- Median household income
- $55,063
- Median home value
- $60,600
- Median rent
- $1,000/mo
- Median age
- 25.4
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Sierra Blanca had 315 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 315 |
|---|---|
| Density | 66 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sierra Blanca at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hudspeth County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 315 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.78 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,528 ft (1,380 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1834° N, 105.3395° W |
| ZIP code | 79851 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4867772 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra Blanca
What county is Sierra Blanca in?
Sierra Blanca is in Hudspeth County, Texas.
What is the population of Sierra Blanca, TX?
315 people lived in Sierra Blanca at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sierra Blanca, TX?
The ZIP code of Sierra Blanca is 79851.
What is the elevation of Sierra Blanca?
4,528 feet (1,380 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sierra Blanca?
Fort Hancock (30.7 mi), Van Horn (31.5 mi), Acala (34.9 mi), Tornillo (48.4 mi).
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