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Eldorado at Santa Fe

New Mexico · 5,619 residents · 20.781 sq mi
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#66Oldest by median ageof 6,82663.2#105Highest homeownership rateof 6,82395.8%#232Fastest shrinkingof 6,811-6.4%
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Eldorado at Santa Fe is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,633. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $591,900. With a median age of 63.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,619
−3%since 2000
from 5,799 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
270 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 287 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
63.2
+43%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Eldorado at Santa Fe
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.1%(60)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.4%(23)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(273)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(216)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(152)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.9%(161)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.8%(440)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.9%(442)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422.5%(1,265)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7430.1%(1,694)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.6%(706)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(187)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,633
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,051 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,723
+102%since 2000
from $33,107 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+15%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$591,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,526
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,267 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+20%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(4,789)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(783)
Asian0.8%(48)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(4,354)
Black0.8%(46)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(969)
Asian1.7%(94)
Other2.8%(156)
Diversity Score
46
−3%since 2009
from 48 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7%(393)
Spaniard2.9%(165)
Cuban0.7%(40)
Puerto Rican0.2%(14)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(26)
Japanese0.2%(10)
Korean0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English20.3%(1,141)
German14.9%(838)
Irish14.7%(824)
Scottish5.6%(314)
Serbian5.4%(305)
American5.1%(289)
Italian4.6%(257)
Scotch-Irish4.5%(253)
French4.3%(243)
Polish2.8%(160)
Russian1.9%(108)
Norwegian1.7%(97)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.7%(94)
Hungarian1.5%(84)
Welsh1.4%(80)
Danish1.4%(79)
Austrian1.3%(72)
Ukrainian1.1%(61)
Swedish0.9%(48)
Swiss0.7%(38)
Ethiopian0.5%(28)
Lithuanian0.4%(25)
British0.4%(23)
Arab0.4%(22)
Lebanese0.4%(22)
Belgian0.2%(14)
Greek0.2%(13)
Turkish0.2%(13)
Australian0.2%(12)
Romanian0.2%(11)
Canadian0.2%(10)
Croatian0.2%(10)
Macedonian0.2%(10)
Czech0.2%(9)
Finnish0.1%(7)
Portuguese0.1%(7)
Slovak0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 86.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.5%(455)
Married65.9%(1,623)
Widowed2%(49)
Divorced13.6%(335)
Women 15+
Never married15.6%(437)
Married61.4%(1,720)
Widowed6.5%(181)
Divorced16.5%(463)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico?

Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico has about 5,619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico?

The typical household in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico earns about $106,633 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico expensive?

In Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $591,900, and the typical rent is about $2,526 a month.

How educated are people in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico?

About 68.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico?

About 8.4% of people in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,308 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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