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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Santa Clara

New Mexico · 1,944 residents · 1.99 sq mi
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Santa Clara has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,200. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,944
+8%vs 2009
vs 1,808 in 2009
2000 – 2025
977 / sq mi
+8%vs 2009
vs 909 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
32.4
−11%vs 2009
vs 36.4 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Santa Clara
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,980
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $30,104 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$9,484
−27%vs 2009
vs $12,913 in 2009
US average: $21,522
28.7%
+9.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $77,700 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$367
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $505 in 2009
US average: $602
71.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 72.4% in 2009
28.4% rent
2.8
+7%vs 2009
vs 2.6 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic12%(217)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino87.1%(1,575)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score28.3%(512)
2000
White, non-Hispanic14.6%(284)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino83.5%(1,623)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score32%(622)
32
+13%vs 2009
vs 28 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 8.1% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
−13.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 79.1% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+2.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Clara, New Mexico?

Santa Clara, New Mexico has about 1,944 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Santa Clara, New Mexico?

The typical household in Santa Clara, New Mexico earns about $20,980 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Clara, New Mexico expensive?

In Santa Clara, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Clara, New Mexico?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Clara, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Clara, New Mexico?

About 28.7% of people in Santa Clara, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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