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Santa Clara

New Mexico · 1,686 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 $25,221. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,686
−13%since 2000
from 1,944 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
847 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+39%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Santa Clara
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,221
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,980 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,425
+31%since 2000
from $9,484 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+19%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.6%(284)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino83.5%(1,623)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(622)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(282)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino80%(1,349)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score37.1%(625)
Diversity Score
37
+16%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Clara, New Mexico?

Santa Clara, New Mexico has about 1,686 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Clara, New Mexico earns about $25,221 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 $83,400, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Clara, New Mexico?

About 8.5% 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 29.2% of people in Santa Clara, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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