Santa Fe, NM

Census Place

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2021 Population

86,935

2.98% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.901% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.3%

7.13% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,990

8.23% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$312,300

7.39% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

42,428

3.99% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Santa Fe, NM had a population of 86.9k people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $61,990. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Santa Fe, NM grew from 84,418 to 86,935, a 2.98% increase and its median household income grew from $57,274 to $61,990, a 8.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (39.5%), White (Hispanic) (36.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.08%), Other (Hispanic) (7.4%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%).

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.

90.3% of the residents in Santa Fe, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Fe, NM are St. John's College (245652) (97 degrees awarded in 2021), Southwestern College (188207) (57 degrees), and Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe (43 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Santa Fe, NM was $312,300, and the homeownership rate was 63.7%.

Most people in Santa Fe, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 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 86.9k people, from which 90.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.7% of Santa Fe, NM residents were born outside of the country (12.8k people).

In 2021, there were 1.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.4k people) in Santa Fe, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32k White (Hispanic) and 7.89k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.3%

2021 Citizenship

90.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.3% of Santa Fe, 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, NM was 90.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
34.4k ± 1.01k
White (Hispanic)
32k ± 1.93k
Two+ (Hispanic)
7.89k ± 1.1k

54.3%

Hispanic Population

47.2k people

54.3% of the people in Santa Fe, NM are hispanic (47.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
129,550 ± 8,561 people
Philippines
5,729 ± 1,856 people
Germany
4,401 ± 1,627 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 129,550 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,729 and Germany with 4,401.

Foreign-Born Population

14.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.8k people

14.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

As of 2021, 14.7% of Santa Fe, NM residents (12.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Fe, NM was 14.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,900 ± 305
Gulf War (1990s)
561 ± 224
Gulf War (2001-)
433 ± 139

Santa Fe, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Santa Fe, NM employs 42.4k people. The largest industries in Santa Fe, NM are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,119 people), Retail Trade (5,725 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,348 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,916), Finance & Insurance ($65,152), and Utilities ($60,221).

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,045. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

42.4k

2021 Value

± 1,725

3.99%

1 Year growth

± 5.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Fe, NM grew at a rate of 3.99%, from 40.8k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Fe, NM, are Management Occupations (4,668 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,485 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,880 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Fe, NM.

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.

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

42.4k

2021 Value

± 1,725

3.99%

1 Year growth

± 5.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Fe, NM grew at a rate of 3.99%, from 40.8k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Fe, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,119 people), Retail Trade (5,725 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,348 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,186

Median earning men ± $3,067

$32,593

Median earning women ± $2,316

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,348), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,955), and Public Administration ($51,480).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,810), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,547), and Public Administration ($48,370).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $16.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($13.8B) and Crude petroleum ($12.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Mexico.

$79.7B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $79.7B. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $117B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$22.3B
Arizona
$6.67B
Louisiana
$4.69B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $22.3B, followed by Arizona with $6.67B and Louisiana and $4.69B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

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, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

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, NM awarded 201 degrees. The student population of Santa Fe, NM in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 520 male students and 932 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Fe, NM are White (102 and 56.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (45 and 25%), Unknown (18 and 10%), and Two or More Races (6 and 3.33%).

The largest universities in Santa Fe, NM by number of degrees awarded are St. John's College (245652) (97 and 48.3%), Southwestern College (188207) (57 and 28.4%), and Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe (43 and 21.4%).

The most popular majors in Santa Fe, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (67 and 33.3%), Other Classical Languages, Literature, & Linguistics (30 and 14.9%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (29 and 14.4%).

The median tuition cost in Santa Fe, NM for private four year colleges is $35,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Santa Fe, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 41.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,452 (35.8% men and 64.2% 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 2021 there were 1,452 students enrolled in Santa Fe, NM, 35.8% men and 64.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 858 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Classical Languages, Literature, & Linguistics
30 degree-majors awarded
Art Therapy
28 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Santa Fe, NM was Other Classical Languages, Literature, & Linguistics with 30 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

St. John's College (245652)
97 degrees awarded
Southwestern College (188207)
57 degrees awarded
Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe
43 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was St. John's College (245652) with 97 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 67 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Fe, NM, which is 0.5 times less than the 134 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 102 degrees mean that there were 2.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 45 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.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($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

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.978% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.849% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (447k), Some college (401k), and Secondary Education (262k).

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, NM was $312,300 in 2021, which is 1.28 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $290,800 to $312,300, a 7.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Fe, NM is 63.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Santa Fe, NM have an average commute time of 19.9 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.

Median household income in Santa Fe, NM is $61,990. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Santa Fe, NM was Census Tract 104 with a value of $123,571, followed by Census Tract 105 and Census Tract 103.16, with respective values of $108,173 and $106,406.

Housing

Property

$312,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,678

$24,141

Median Property Taxes

±$1,188

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 $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

63.7%

Homeownership

2021

73.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.7% of the housing units in Santa Fe, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 104
Census Tract 105
Census Tract 103.16

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Santa Fe, NM was Census Tract 104 with a value of $123,571, followed by Census Tract 105 and Census Tract 103.16, with respective values of $108,173 and $106,406.

The following map shows all of the places in Santa Fe, 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.

$61,990

Median Household Income

± $3,410

37.9k

Number of Households

± 1,511

In 2021, the median household income of the 37.9k households in Santa Fe, NM grew to $61,990 from the previous year's value of $57,274.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Santa Fe, NM is from New Mexico.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.461

2020 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2021, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.346% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (9.37%)

In 2021, 74.1% of workers in Santa Fe, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.37%).

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

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Fe, NM have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.15% of the workforce in Santa Fe, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Fe, 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, 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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Fe, NM (11.4k out of 85.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

87.7% of the population of Santa Fe, NM has health coverage, with 32.5% on employee plans, 21.8% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Mexico was $7,214 in 2014. This is a 5.16% increase from the previous year ($6,860).

Primary care physicians in Santa Fe County, NM see 840 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.33% decrease from the previous year (878 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1134 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 135 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Santa Fe County, NM.

840 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Santa Fe County, NM

Primary care physicians in Santa Fe County, NM see an average of 840 patients per year. This represents a 4.33% decrease from the previous year (878 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Santa Fe County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.3%

Uninsured

32.5%

Employer Coverage

21.8%

Medicaid

17.6%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Fe, NM grew by 1.1% from 12.2% to 12.3%.

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.