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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Santa Fe

Texas · 8,429 residents · 16.985 sq mi
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Santa Fe is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,282. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $62,600. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,429
−12%vs 2000
vs 9,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
496 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K12K14K1990201020202024Santa Fe
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,282
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,550 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,121
−36%vs 2000
vs $20,396 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
9.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $598 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.3% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+8%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(8,357)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,029)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(2,421)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(8,157)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(702)
Asian0.4%(36)
Other2.5%(208)
Diversity Score24.4%(2,060)
Diversity Score
24
−4%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 20.2 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, Texas?

Santa Fe, Texas has about 8,429 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Santa Fe, Texas?

The typical household in Santa Fe, Texas earns about $34,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Fe, Texas expensive?

In Santa Fe, Texas, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Fe, Texas?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Fe, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Fe, Texas?

About 9.1% of people in Santa Fe, Texas 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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