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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Santa Rosa

New Mexico · 2,249 residents · 4.999 sq mi
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Santa Rosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,955. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 495 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,000. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,249
−18%vs 2000
vs 2,744 in 2000
1990 – 2025
450 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.2
−17%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Santa Rosa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,955
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,085 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,719
−40%vs 2000
vs $11,168 in 2000
US average: $14,340
35.7%
+12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$230
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $334 in 2000
US average: $450
64.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
35.8% rent
2.9
+23%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14%(385)
Black2.1%(57)
Hispanic / Latino81.2%(2,227)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.8%(1,011)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(1,681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino88.1%(1,982)
Asian1.4%(31)
Other23.9%(537)
Diversity Score75.8%(1,705)
76
+106%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.5%
−11.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Santa Rosa, New Mexico?

Santa Rosa, New Mexico has about 2,249 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Santa Rosa, New Mexico earns about $13,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Rosa, New Mexico expensive?

In Santa Rosa, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $41,000, and the typical rent is about $230 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Rosa, New Mexico?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Rosa, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 35.7% of people in Santa Rosa, 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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