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Santa Clara

New Mexico · 1,637 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 $32,794. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 307 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,500. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,637
−16%since 2000
from 1,944 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Median age
49.4
+52%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Santa Clara
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(84)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(80)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.2%(101)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(93)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(78)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.3%(136)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.5%(172)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.9%(178)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.6%(223)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.8%(243)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.4%(138)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over6.8%(111)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,794
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,980 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,103
+80%since 2000
from $9,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(314)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino77.8%(1,274)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.6%(42)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican77.9%(1,330)
Ancestry
English2.5%(42)
German2.3%(39)
Irish1.5%(25)
American1.3%(22)
Italian0.9%(15)
Welsh0.8%(13)
French0.6%(11)
Dutch0.4%(7)
Austrian0.4%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.1%(203)
Married35.4%(247)
Widowed18.1%(126)
Divorced17.4%(121)
Women 15+
Never married37.3%(320)
Married25.8%(222)
Widowed14.9%(128)
Divorced22%(189)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Clara, New Mexico?

Santa Clara, New Mexico has about 1,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Clara, New Mexico earns about $32,794 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Clara, New Mexico?

About 13.7% 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 32.4% 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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