Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM

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2023 Population

144,142

0.515% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

48.4

1.68% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.9%

1.76% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$74,885

6.1% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$433,800

12.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

59,051

6.78% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM had a population of 144k people with a median age of 48.4 and a median household income of $74,885. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM grew from 143,404 to 144,142, a 0.515% increase and its median household income grew from $70,579 to $74,885, a 6.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (18.7%), White (Hispanic) (18.4%), Other (Hispanic) (11.4%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%).

31.8% of the households in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, 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.

92.6% of the residents in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM are Santa Fe Community College (681 degrees awarded in 2022), St. John's College (245652) (124 degrees), and Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (81 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was $433,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.2%.

Most people in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM borders North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM, and Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM.

United States New Mexico

Population & Diversity

Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM is home to a population of 144k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.7% of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (18.4k people).

In 2023, there were 2.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.4k people) in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.9k Two+ (Hispanic) and 26.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM are Spanish (37,888 households), Other Native Languages of North America (1,274 households), and German (687 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,113

Women

51.5%

68,935

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 142,048 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.6%

2023 Citizenship

92.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.6% of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was 92.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.4k ± 958
Two+ (Hispanic)
26.9k ± 1.81k
White (Hispanic)
26.5k ± 1.77k

49.4%

Hispanic Population

71.2k people

49.4% of the people in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM are hispanic (71.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
9,438 ± 2,305 people
Guatemala
1,375 ± 906 people
El Salvador
930 ± 746 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 9,438 Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,375 and El Salvador with 930.

Foreign-Born Population

12.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.4k people

12.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

18.2k people

As of 2023, 12.7% of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM residents (18.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
37,888 households (27.3%)
Other Native Languages of North America
1,274 households (0.918%)
German
687 households (0.495%)

31.8% of the households in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was Spanish. 27.3% of the households in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,452 ± 447
Gulf War (2001-)
945 ± 187
Gulf War (1990s)
851 ± 175

Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM employs 59.1k people. The largest industries in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM are Construction (4,369 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,910 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,299 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($203,399), Insurance carriers ($198,859), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($184,204).

Males in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,210. The income inequality in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,254

Women

49.6%

31,741

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2020 was 62,995 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM.

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Occupations

59.1k

2022 Value

−6.78%

1 Year decline

± −6.78%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −6.78%, from 63.3k employees to 59.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Other managers (1,957 people), Cooks (1,277 people), and Waiters & waitresses (1,261 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.1k

2022 Value

−6.78%

1 Year decline

± −6.78%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −6.78%, from 63.3k employees to 59.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Construction (4,369 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,910 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,299 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,223

Median earning men ± $1,824

$36,586

Median earning women ± $1,821

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,489), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,103), and Public Administration ($75,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,700), Public Administration ($56,756), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,813).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM awarded 1,000 degrees. The student population of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,820 male students and 3,021 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (448 and 47.4%), followed by White (331 and 35%), American Indian or Alaska Native (79 and 8.36%), and Two or More Races (38 and 4.02%).

The largest universities in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are Santa Fe Community College (681 and 68.1%), St. John's College (245652) (124 and 12.4%), and Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (81 and 8.1%).

The most popular majors in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (99 and 9.9%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (58 and 5.8%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (48 and 4.8%).

The median tuition costs in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM are $36,040 for private four year colleges, and $4,926 and $4,926 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,841 (37.6% men and 62.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,841 students enrolled in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,043 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
32 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
22 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
19 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was Registered Nursing with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Santa Fe Community College
681 degrees awarded
St. John's College (245652)
124 degrees awarded
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
81 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Santa Fe Community College with 681 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 319 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM, which is 0.468 times less than the 681 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 448 degrees mean that there were 1.35 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 331 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.585% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (27.2k), Some college (24.1k), and Graduate Degree (23.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was $433,800 in 2023, which is 1.43 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $387,000 to $433,800, a 12.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM is 69.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM is $74,885. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM with a value of $84,708, followed by Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM and Albuquerque Far NE PUMA, NM, with respective values of $84,053 and $83,367.

Housing

Property

$433,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,588

$44,901

Median Property Taxes

±$1,511

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 Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.2%

Homeownership

2023

72.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.2% of the housing units in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM with a value of $84,708, followed by Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM and Albuquerque Far NE PUMA, NM, with respective values of $84,053 and $83,367.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,885

Median Household Income

± $3,131

64.9k

Number of Households

± 1,894

In 2023, the median household income of the 64.9k households in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to $74,885 from the previous year's value of $70,579.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.479

2022 Wage GINI in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM

0.469

2021 Wage GINI in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM

In 2022, the income inequality in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.05% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.7%)
Worked At Home (17%)
Carpooled (8.46%)

In 2023, 69.7% of workers in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17%) and those who carpooled to work (8.46%).

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.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM (18.2k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.6% of the population of Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 32.9% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 20.5% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1329 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.988% increase from the previous year (1316 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1449 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,329 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,329 patients per year. This represents a 0.988% increase from the previous year (1,316 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Mexico in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.4% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.43%

Uninsured

32.9%

Employer Coverage

21.5%

Medicaid

20.5%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Fe County New Mexico PUMA, NM declined by 4.17% from 9.84% to 9.43%.

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