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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Santa Rosa

New Mexico · 2,744 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 $25,085. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,900. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,744
+22%since 1990
from 2,249 in 1990
1990 – 2025
549 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 450 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+20%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Santa Rosa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,085
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,955 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,168
+66%since 1990
from $6,719 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.2%
−12.5 ptssince 1990
from 35.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$334
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
32.6% rent
2.4
−19%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(1,681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino88.1%(1,982)
Asian1.4%(31)
Diversity Score75.8%(1,705)
2000
White, non-Hispanic14%(385)
Black2.1%(57)
Hispanic / Latino81.2%(2,227)
Asian0.8%(23)
Diversity Score36.8%(1,011)
37
−51%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−19%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Rosa, New Mexico?

Santa Rosa, New Mexico has about 2,744 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Santa Rosa, New Mexico earns about $25,085 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 $59,900, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Rosa, New Mexico?

About 6.7% 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 23.2% of people in Santa Rosa, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Rosa, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Rosa, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 495 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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