Santa Cruz, NM

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    228
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    34.4
    23.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    31.1%
    14.9% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $33,750
    2.88% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $253,100
    20.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    90
    8.43% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Santa Cruz, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    93% of the residents in Santa Cruz, NM are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Santa Cruz, NM was $253,100, and the homeownership rate was 27.9%.

    Most people in Santa Cruz, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Cruz, NM was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Santa Cruz, NM is home to a population of 228 people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.77% of Santa Cruz, NM residents were born outside of the country (20 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.52 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (116 people) in Santa Cruz, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33 White (Hispanic) and 25 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93% of Santa Cruz, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Cruz, NM was 93.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Cruz, NM
    1. Other (Hispanic)
      116 ± 53
    2. White (Hispanic)
      33 ± 29
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic)
      25 ± 24
    86.4%
    Hispanic Population
    197 people

    In 2024, there were 3.52 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (116 people) in Santa Cruz, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33 White (Hispanic) and 25 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    86.4% of the people in Santa Cruz, NM are hispanic (197 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Santa Cruz, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.77%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    20 people
    8%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    18 people

    As of 2024, 8.77% of Santa Cruz, NM residents (20 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Cruz, NM was 8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    4 ± 21

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    Health

    89% of the population of Santa Cruz, NM has health coverage, with 15.8% on employee plans, 57.9% on Medicaid, 7.89% on Medicare, 3.95% on non-group plans, and 3.51% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.3% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.65% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11%
    Uninsured
    15.8%
    Employer Coverage
    57.9%
    Medicaid
    7.89%
    Medicare
    3.95%
    Non-Group
    3.51%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Cruz, NM grew by 54.2% from 7.11% to 11%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Santa Cruz, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Santa Cruz, NM employs 90 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Santa Cruz, NM were Retail Trade (24 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (13 people), and Construction (12 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,917), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,167), and Retail Trade ($26,875).

    Employment

    Occupations

    90
    2024 Value
    ± 86
    8.43%
    1 Year growth
    ± 128%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Santa Cruz, NM grew at a rate of 8.43%, from 83 employees to 90 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Cruz, NM, are Sales & Related Occupations (15 people), Management Occupations (12 people), and Production Occupations (9 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Cruz, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    90
    2024 Value
    ± 86
    8.43%
    1 Year growth
    ± 128%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Santa Cruz, NM grew at a rate of 8.43%, from 83 employees to 90 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Cruz, NM, are Retail Trade (24 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (13 people), and Construction (12 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Cruz, NM, though some of these residents may live in Santa Cruz, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $35,972
    Median earning men ± $8,158
    $26,563
    Median earning women ± $7,694

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($43,438).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,917), Retail Trade ($25,938), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($23,750).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Santa Cruz, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Santa Cruz, NM was $253,100 in 2024, which is 0.761 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $209,400 to $253,100, a 20.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Cruz, NM is 27.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Santa Cruz, NM have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Cruz, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $253,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$83,388
    $29
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$42

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Santa Cruz, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Santa Cruz, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    27.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 27.9% of the housing units in Santa Cruz, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 18.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Cruz, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $33,750
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,812
    104
    Number of Households
    ± 48

    In 2024, the median household income of the 104 households in Santa Cruz, NM declined from $33,750 from the previous year's value of $34,750.

    The following chart displays the households in Santa Cruz, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Santa Cruz, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.6%)
    2. Carpooled (15.6%)
    3. Other (8.89%)

    In 2024, 75.6% of workers in Santa Cruz, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.6%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (8.89%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Santa Cruz, NM have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Santa Cruz, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Cruz, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Santa Cruz, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Santa Cruz, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    31.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Cruz, NM (71 out of 228 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Santa Cruz, NM is Hispanic, followed by Other and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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