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Santa Teresa

New Mexico · 4,258 residents · 8.85 sq mi
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Santa Teresa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,491. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value is $155,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,258
+63%since 2000
from 2,607 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
481 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
−4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K2000201020202024Santa Teresa
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,491
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,212
−18%since 2000
from $24,561 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $754 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+67%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(1,084)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(1,449)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(1,643)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.3%(948)
Black0.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino76%(3,235)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other1.2%(53)
Diversity Score47.4%(2,019)
Diversity Score
47
−25%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Teresa, New Mexico?

Santa Teresa, New Mexico has about 4,258 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Teresa, New Mexico earns about $50,491 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 $155,200, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Teresa, New Mexico?

About 27.8% 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 15.6% of people in Santa Teresa, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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