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Santa Cruz

New Mexico · 416 residents · 0.621 sq mi
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Santa Cruz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,300. The poverty rate of 35.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
416
−2%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
670 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+62%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
06831K2K3K1990201020202024Santa Cruz
2024228
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,234
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,584
+42%since 2000
from $10,278 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$181,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
55.1% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+97%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino91.7%(388)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82%(341)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.5%(140)
Diversity Score
34
+135%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 26.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Cruz, New Mexico?

Santa Cruz, New Mexico has about 416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Cruz, New Mexico earns about $30,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Cruz, New Mexico expensive?

In Santa Cruz, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $181,300, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Cruz, New Mexico?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Cruz, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 35.8% of people in Santa Cruz, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Cruz, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Cruz, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,084 residents, a change of about -83 percent over that period.

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

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