Santa Fe, NM

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population
155,175
0.449% 1-year growth
US Senator
Martin Heinrich
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
48.5
1.68% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
12.5%
1.33% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$74,689
5.91% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$416,900
11.4% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
72,053
0.806% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Santa Fe, NM had a population of 155k people with a median age of 48.5 and a median household income of $74,689. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Santa Fe, NM grew from 154,481 to 155,175, a 0.449% increase and its median household income grew from $70,522 to $74,689, a 5.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.1%), White (Hispanic) (17.9%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (16.8%), Other (Hispanic) (11.1%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%).

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 (600 degrees awarded in 2023), St. John's College (245652) (95 degrees), and Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (70 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Santa Fe, NM was $416,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.6%.

Most people in Santa Fe, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Fe, NM was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Santa Fe, NM is home to a population of 155k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 12% of Santa Fe, NM residents were born outside of the country (18.6k people).

In 2023, there were 2.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.4k people) in Santa Fe, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.8k White (Hispanic) and 26k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.1%
2023 Citizenship
92.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.1% of Santa Fe, 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, NM was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe, NM
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    68.4k ± 531
  2. White (Hispanic)
    27.8k ± 1.79k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    26k ± 1.8k
48%
Hispanic Population
74.5k people

In 2023, there were 2.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.4k people) in Santa Fe, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.8k White (Hispanic) and 26k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

48% of the people in Santa Fe, NM are hispanic (74.5k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    124,411 ± 8,401 people
  2. Philippines
    6,498 ± 1,976 people
  3. Germany
    4,186 ± 1,587 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 124,411 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,498 and Germany with 4,186.

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Foreign-Born Population

12%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
18.6k people
12.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
18.7k people

As of 2023, 12% of Santa Fe, NM residents (18.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Fe, NM was 12.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,940 ± 487
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,341 ± 228
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,055 ± 219

Santa Fe, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.94 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Santa Fe, NM employs 72.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Santa Fe, NM were Health Care & Social Assistance (9,915 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,772 people), and Retail Trade (7,556 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($94,242), Finance & Insurance ($75,089), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,872).

Employment

Occupations

72.1k
2023 Value
± 2,131
0.806%
1 Year growth
± 4.13%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Santa Fe, NM grew at a rate of 0.806%, from 71.5k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Fe, NM, are Management Occupations (9,192 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,157 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,344 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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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.1k
2023 Value
± 2,131
0.806%
1 Year growth
± 4.13%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Santa Fe, NM grew at a rate of 0.806%, from 71.5k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Fe, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,915 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,772 people), and Retail Trade (7,556 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

$48,506
Median earning men ± $1,654
$36,816
Median earning women ± $1,915

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,037), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,607), and Public Administration ($75,972).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,500), Public Administration ($57,118), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,462).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Education

In 2023, universities in Santa Fe, NM awarded 852 degrees. The student population of Santa Fe, NM in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,939 male students and 3,127 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Fe, NM are Hispanic or Latino (385 and 47.5%), followed by White (284 and 35%), American Indian or Alaska Native (74 and 9.12%), and Two or More Races (33 and 4.07%).

The largest universities in Santa Fe, NM by number of degrees awarded are Santa Fe Community College (600 and 70.4%), St. John's College (245652) (95 and 11.2%), and Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (70 and 8.22%).

The most popular majors in Santa Fe, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (75 and 8.8%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (45 and 5.28%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (44 and 5.16%).

The median tuition costs in Santa Fe, NM are $37,842 for private four year colleges, and $5,166 and $5,166 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Santa Fe, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,066 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,066 students enrolled in Santa Fe, NM, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,152 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Automobile Mechanics Technology
    41 degrees awarded
  2. Community Health Services
    38 degrees awarded
  3. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    38 degrees awarded

In 2023, 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 41 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Santa Fe Community College
    600 degrees awarded
  2. St. John's College (245652)
    95 degrees awarded
  3. Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
    70 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Santa Fe Community College with 600 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 282 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Fe, NM, which is 0.495 times less than the 570 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 385 degrees mean that there were 1.36 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 284 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,842) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,104) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.18% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.99% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (451k), Some college (389k), and Bachelors Degree (255k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Santa Fe, NM was $416,900 in 2023, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $374,200 to $416,900, a 11.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Fe, NM is 70.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Santa Fe, NM have an average commute time of 23.3 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.

Housing

Property

$416,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$9,394
$48,973
Median Property Taxes
±$1,605

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

70.6%
Homeownership
2023
72.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 70.6% of the housing units in Santa Fe, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

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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.
$74,689
Median Household Income
± $3,218
69.3k
Number of Households
± 1,975

In 2023, the median household income of the 69.3k households in Santa Fe, NM grew to $74,689 from the previous year's value of $70,522.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Santa Fe, NM is from New Mexico.
0.462
2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2023, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0654% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (69.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (17%)
  3. Carpooled (8.65%)

In 2023, 69.7% of workers in Santa Fe, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17%) and those who carpooled to work (8.65%).

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Commute Time

23.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Fe, NM have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% 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

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Fe, NM (19.1k out of 153k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 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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Health

90.6% of the population of Santa Fe, NM has health coverage, with 33.4% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 20.2% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% increase from the previous year (1,329 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 224 patients per year.

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

Coverage

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 1.13% increase from the previous year (1,329 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.6% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.4% 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

9.41%
Uninsured
33.4%
Employer Coverage
21.2%
Medicaid
20.2%
Medicare
14.4%
Non-Group
1.39%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Fe, NM declined by 4.02% from 9.81% to 9.41%.

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