Santa Fe, NM

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    89,019
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    46.3
    0.216% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.9%
    7.11% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $73,482
    4.81% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $444,900
    8.12% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    44,218
    1.67% 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.

    90.9% of the residents in Santa Fe, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Santa Fe, NM are St. John's College (110 degrees awarded in 2024), Southwestern College (50 degrees), and Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe (42 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Santa Fe, NM was $444,900, and the homeownership rate was 63.6%.

    Most people in Santa Fe, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 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 89k people, from which 90.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.3% of Santa Fe, NM residents were born outside of the country (13.6k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.8k people) in Santa Fe, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 11.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    90.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 90.9% 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 91.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      37.8k ± 1.12k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      20.8k ± 1.49k
    3. White (Hispanic)
      11.1k ± 1.52k
    49.5%
    Hispanic Population
    44.1k people

    In 2024, there were 1.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.8k people) in Santa Fe, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 11.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    49.5% of the people in Santa Fe, NM are hispanic (44.1k 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 Place 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

    15.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    13.6k people
    14.9%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    13.1k people

    As of 2024, 15.3% of Santa Fe, NM residents (13.6k 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 14.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,037 ± 322
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      652 ± 154
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      569 ± 175

    Santa Fe, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.12 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Santa Fe, NM.

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    Health

    90% of the population of Santa Fe, NM has health coverage, with 34.1% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 18.9% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.19% 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, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.2% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    9.96%
    Uninsured
    34.1%
    Employer Coverage
    21.9%
    Medicaid
    18.9%
    Medicare
    13.9%
    Non-Group
    1.19%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Fe, NM declined by 5.24% from 10.5% to 9.96%.

    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 44.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Santa Fe, NM were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,533 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,374 people), and Retail Trade (4,812 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($89,943), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,675), and Finance & Insurance ($64,403).

    Employment

    Occupations

    44.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,724
    1.67%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.44%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Santa Fe, NM grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 43.5k employees to 44.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Fe, NM, are Management Occupations (5,407 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,118 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,886 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

    44.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,724
    1.67%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.44%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Santa Fe, NM grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 43.5k employees to 44.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Fe, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,533 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,374 people), and Retail Trade (4,812 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

    $48,305
    Median earning men ± $3,780
    $39,367
    Median earning women ± $2,576

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,415), Public Administration ($70,986), and Information ($58,125).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($62,964), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,403), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,549).

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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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    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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    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%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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 209 degrees. The student population of Santa Fe, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 280 male students and 549 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Fe, NM are White (126 and 64.6%), Hispanic or Latino (48 and 24.6%), Two or More Races (8 and 4.1%), and Unknown (6 and 3.08%).

    The largest universities in Santa Fe, NM by number of degrees awarded are St. John's College (110 and 52.6%), Southwestern College (50 and 23.9%), and Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe (42 and 20.1%).

    The most popular majors in Santa Fe, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (89 and 42.6%), Art Therapy (35 and 16.7%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (23 and 11%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $39,356.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Santa Fe, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 829 (33.8% men and 66.2% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 829 students enrolled in Santa Fe, NM, 33.8% men and 66.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 522 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Art Therapy
      35 degrees awarded
    2. Other Classical Languages, Literature, & Linguistics
      21 degrees awarded
    3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      18 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Santa Fe, NM was Art Therapy with 35 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. St. John's College
      110 degrees awarded
    2. Southwestern College
      50 degrees awarded
    3. Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe
      42 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was St. John's College with 110 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 71 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Fe, NM, which is 0.514 times less than the 138 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 126 degrees mean that there were 2.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 48 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 ($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.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($410) 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 $444,900 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 $411,500 to $444,900, a 8.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Fe, NM is 63.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Santa Fe, NM have an average commute time of 21 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

    $444,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,600
    $26,646
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,234

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    72.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.6% of the housing units in Santa Fe, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

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

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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.
    $73,482
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,581
    41.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,618

    In 2024, the median household income of the 41.9k households in Santa Fe, NM grew to $73,482 from the previous year's value of $70,110.

    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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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (17.3%)
    3. Carpooled (8.25%)

    In 2024, 68.6% of workers in Santa Fe, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.25%).

    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

    21 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Santa Fe, NM have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% 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

    12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Fe, NM (11.3k out of 88k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

    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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