Santa Fe County PUMA, NM

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2021 Population

153,632

2.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

47.1

0.641% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.3%

6.04% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,423

6.19% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$315,100

6.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,348

0.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Santa Fe County PUMA, NM had a population of 154k people with a median age of 47.1 and a median household income of $64,423. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Santa Fe County PUMA, NM grew from 150,319 to 153,632, a 2.2% increase and its median household income grew from $60,668 to $64,423, a 6.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.3%), White (Hispanic) (31.8%), Other (Hispanic) (9.34%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.79%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%).

33.5% of the households in Santa Fe County 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.

92.5% of the residents in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM are Santa Fe Community College (583 degrees awarded in 2021), St. John's College (245652) (97 degrees), and Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (89 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM was $315,100, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

Santa Fe County PUMA, NM borders North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, Sandoval County PUMA, NM, Valencia, Bernalillo (East Mountains) Counties & Isleta Pueblo PUMA, NM, and Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM.

United States New Mexico

Population & Diversity

Santa Fe County PUMA, NM is home to a population of 154k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 12% of Santa Fe County PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (18.4k people).

In 2021, there were 1.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65k people) in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 48.9k White (Hispanic) and 14.4k Other (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 PUMA, NM are Spanish (43,568 households), Other Native Languages of North America (1,272 households), and German (663 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

79,028

Women

51.4%

74,686

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 153,714 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

92.5%

2021 Citizenship

92.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.5% of Santa Fe County PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Santa Fe County 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 PUMA, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
65k ± 264
White (Hispanic)
48.9k ± 1.73k
Other (Hispanic)
14.4k ± 1.56k

51%

Hispanic Population

78.3k people

51% of the people in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM are hispanic (78.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
9,908 ± 2,364 people
Guatemala
1,178 ± 839 people
El Salvador
931 ± 747 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Santa Fe County PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 9,908 Santa Fe County PUMA, NM residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,178 and El Salvador with 931.

Foreign-Born Population

12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.4k people

11.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

17.7k people

As of 2021, 12% of Santa Fe County PUMA, NM residents (18.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM was 11.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
43,568 households (29.6%)
Other Native Languages of North America
1,272 households (0.863%)
German
663 households (0.45%)

33.5% of the households in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM was Spanish. 29.6% of the households in Santa Fe County 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
4,120 ± 441
Gulf War (2001-)
1,130 ± 218
Gulf War (1990s)
1,109 ± 276

Santa Fe County 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 PUMA, NM employs 63.3k people. The largest industries in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM are Restaurants & Food Services (5,098 people), Construction (4,320 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,650 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($197,383), Insurance carriers ($141,852), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($140,094).

Males in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,560. The income inequality in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower 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 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 PUMA, NM.

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Occupations

63.3k

2021 Value

0.56%

1 Year growth

± 0.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.56%, from 63k employees to 63.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM, are Other managers (1,987 people), Cooks (1,658 people), and Waiters & waitresses (1,538 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Fe County PUMA, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

63.3k

2021 Value

0.56%

1 Year growth

± 0.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.56%, from 63k employees to 63.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,098 people), Construction (4,320 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,650 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Fe County PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,555

Median earning men ± $1,772

$33,918

Median earning women ± $1,551

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,182), Public Administration ($68,168), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,736).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,021), and Public Administration ($46,306).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Santa Fe County PUMA, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

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Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM awarded 873 degrees. The student population of Santa Fe County PUMA, NM in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,739 male students and 3,056 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (364 and 44.6%), followed by White (281 and 34.4%), American Indian or Alaska Native (79 and 9.68%), and Unknown (39 and 4.78%).

The largest universities in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are Santa Fe Community College (583 and 66.8%), St. John's College (245652) (97 and 11.1%), and Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (89 and 10.2%).

The most popular majors in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (67 and 7.67%), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (62 and 7.1%), and Registered Nursing (42 and 4.81%).

The median tuition costs in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM are $35,000 for private four year colleges, and $4,686 and $4,686 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,795 (36.3% men and 63.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,795 students enrolled in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,030 records, of which 67.4% were women and 32.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
18 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
42 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM was General Psychology with 18 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

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

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Santa Fe Community College with 583 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 277 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM, which is 0.465 times less than the 596 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 364 degrees mean that there were 1.3 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 281 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 ($35,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.758% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.385% 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 PUMA, NM in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (30.5k), Some college (26.2k), and Bachelors Degree (24.6k).

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 PUMA, NM was $315,100 in 2021, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $294,800 to $315,100, a 6.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Fe County 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 PUMA, NM is $64,423. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM with a value of $74,028, followed by Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM and Sandoval County PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,967 and $68,947.

Housing

Property

$315,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,358

$46,974

Median Property Taxes

±$1,577

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 PUMA, 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 Fe County PUMA, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2021

72.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.3% of the housing units in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Fe County 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM with a value of $74,028, followed by Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM and Sandoval County PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,967 and $68,947.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Santa Fe County 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.

$64,423

Median Household Income

± $2,450

65.9k

Number of Households

± 1,995

In 2021, the median household income of the 65.9k households in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM grew to $64,423 from the previous year's value of $60,668.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Fe County 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

0.469

2021 Wage GINI in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM

In 2021, the income inequality in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.18% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Santa Fe County PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)
Carpooled (9.1%)

In 2021, 74.7% of workers in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.1%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% of the workforce in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Fe County 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 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 PUMA, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM (18.5k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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

89.4% of the population of Santa Fe County PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 18.5% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.1% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

33.9%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

18.5%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.68%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Fe County PUMA, NM declined by 1.29% from 10.7% to 10.6%.

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