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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Santa Teresa

New Mexico · 2,607 residents · 8.85 sq mi
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Santa Teresa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,500. Population has fallen 40% since 2009, a loss of 1,732 residents. Median home value is $112,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 80% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,607
−40%vs 2009
vs 4,339 in 2009
2000 – 2024
295 / sq mi
−40%vs 2009
vs 490 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
36.0
+22%vs 2009
vs 29.5 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
2K3K5K6K7K2000201020202024Santa Teresa
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $51,442 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$24,561
+14%vs 2009
vs $21,492 in 2009
US average: $21,522
1.6%
−13.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $159,900 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$754
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $711 in 2009
US average: $602
87.4%
+12.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 75.4% in 2009
12.6% rent
1.8
−41%vs 2009
vs 3.1 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(1,142)
Black4.5%(195)
Hispanic / Latino68%(2,950)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.3%(2,529)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(1,084)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(1,449)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score63%(1,643)
63
+8%vs 2009
vs 58 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 30.4% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 85.5% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
13.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Santa Teresa, New Mexico?

Santa Teresa, New Mexico has about 2,607 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Santa Teresa, New Mexico earns about $61,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Teresa, New Mexico expensive?

In Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $112,900, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Teresa, New Mexico?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Teresa, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.6% of people in Santa Teresa, 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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