Santa Fe, NM

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    156,105
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    48.7
    0.412% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12%
    4.23% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $79,071
    5.87% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $446,300
    7.05% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    72,587
    0.741% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Santa Fe, 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.

    93.1% of the residents in Santa Fe, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Santa Fe, NM are Santa Fe Community College (633 degrees awarded in 2024), St. John's College (110 degrees), and Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (74 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Santa Fe, NM was $446,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.5%.

    Most people in Santa Fe, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Fe, NM was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Santa Fe, NM is home to a population of 156k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.1% of Santa Fe, NM residents were born outside of the country (18.8k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.7k people) in Santa Fe, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 19.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    93.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.1% of Santa Fe, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Fe, NM was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      68.7k ± 482
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      33k ± 1.99k
    3. White (Hispanic)
      19.8k ± 1.79k
    47.9%
    Hispanic Population
    74.7k people

    In 2024, there were 2.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.7k people) in Santa Fe, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 19.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    47.9% of the people in Santa Fe, NM are hispanic (74.7k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA 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

    12.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    18.8k people
    12%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    18.6k people

    As of 2024, 12.1% of Santa Fe, NM residents (18.8k 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 Fe, NM was 12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,972 ± 485
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,415 ± 244
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,132 ± 230

    Santa Fe, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.81 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.1% of the population of Santa Fe, NM has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 20.7% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.42% 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, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,344 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,344 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.3% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    8.93%
    Uninsured
    33.7%
    Employer Coverage
    21.1%
    Medicaid
    20.7%
    Medicare
    14.1%
    Non-Group
    1.42%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Fe, NM declined by 5.13% from 9.41% to 8.93%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Santa Fe, 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 Fe, NM employs 72.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Santa Fe, NM were Health Care & Social Assistance (9,996 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (9,458 people), and Retail Trade (7,087 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($96,511), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,309), and Finance & Insurance ($70,081).

    Occupations

    72.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,087
    0.741%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.09%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Santa Fe, NM grew at a rate of 0.741%, from 72.1k employees to 72.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Fe, NM, are Management Occupations (9,618 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,703 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,525 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Fe, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    72.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,087
    0.741%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.09%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Santa Fe, NM grew at a rate of 0.741%, from 72.1k employees to 72.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Fe, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,996 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (9,458 people), and Retail Trade (7,087 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Fe, NM, though some of these residents may live in Santa Fe, 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

    $51,035
    Median earning men ± $1,572
    $40,128
    Median earning women ± $2,121

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,682), Public Administration ($76,192), and Information ($65,849).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($60,152), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,515), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,979).

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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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 521
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 383
      Retail Trade
    3. 348
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $538k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $341k
      Retail Trade
    3. $315k
      Accommodation and Food Services

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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.

    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Santa Fe, NM awarded 926 degrees. The student population of Santa Fe, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,261 male students and 4,019 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Fe, NM are Hispanic or Latino (418 and 48%), White (290 and 33.3%), American Indian or Alaska Native (85 and 9.77%), and Two or More Races (34 and 3.91%).

    The largest universities in Santa Fe, NM by number of degrees awarded are Santa Fe Community College (633 and 68.4%), St. John's College (110 and 11.9%), and Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (74 and 7.99%).

    The most popular majors in Santa Fe, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (89 and 9.61%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (61 and 6.59%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (40 and 4.32%).

    The median tuition costs are $39,356 for private four year colleges, and $5,320 and $5,320 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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    Measure

    In 2024 in Santa Fe, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,280 (36% men and 64% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 6,280 students enrolled in Santa Fe, NM, 36% men and 64% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,542 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 59 degrees awarded
    2. 36 degrees awarded
    3. 31 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Santa Fe, NM was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 59 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Santa Fe, NM according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 633 degrees awarded
    2. 110 degrees awarded
    3. 74 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Santa Fe Community College with 633 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 311 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Fe, NM, which is 0.506 times less than the 615 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 418 degrees mean that there were 1.44 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 290 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,356) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,158) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Santa Fe, NM was $446,300 in 2024, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $416,900 to $446,300, a 7.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Fe, NM is 71.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Santa Fe, NM have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Fe, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $446,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$9,319
    $50,603
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,598

    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, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    71.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.5% of the housing units in Santa Fe, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

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

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $79,071
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,820
    70.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,052

    In 2024, the median household income of the 70.8k households in Santa Fe, NM grew to $79,071 from the previous year's value of $74,689.

    The following chart displays the households in Santa Fe, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Santa Fe, 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.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (18.4%)
    3. Carpooled (8.43%)

    In 2024, 68.1% of workers in Santa Fe, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.43%).

    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

    23.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Santa Fe, NM have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.71% of the workforce in Santa Fe, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Santa Fe, 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, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Fe, NM (18.4k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Santa Fe, 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.

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