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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Santa Fe

New Mexico · 55,993 residents · 52.233 sq mi
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Santa Fe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,023. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $98,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,993
−10%vs 2000
vs 62,203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,072 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K63K73K82K92K1990201020202024Santa Fe
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,023
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,392 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,554
−35%vs 2000
vs $25,454 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $177,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $707 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
59.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.2% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−25%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(29,300)
Black0.5%(341)
Hispanic / Latino47.8%(29,744)
Asian1.2%(761)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(40,271)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(45,774)
Black0.4%(215)
Hispanic / Latino47.5%(26,603)
Asian0.5%(279)
Other17.4%(9,725)
Diversity Score71.9%(40,263)
Diversity Score
72
+11%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
15.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+55%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Fe, New Mexico?

Santa Fe, New Mexico has about 55,993 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Santa Fe, New Mexico earns about $30,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Fe, New Mexico expensive?

In Santa Fe, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $98,900, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Fe, New Mexico?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Fe, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.3% of people in Santa Fe, 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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