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Santa Fe

Texas · 12,735 residents · 16.985 sq mi
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Santa Fe is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,926. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,735
+33%since 2000
from 9,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
750 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+16%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K12K14K1990201020202024Santa Fe
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,926
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,550 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,039
+67%since 2000
from $20,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+45%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(9,913)
Black0.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(2,172)
Asian0.4%(49)
Other7.1%(903)
Diversity Score49.2%(6,266)
Diversity Score
49
+94%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Fe, Texas?

Santa Fe, Texas has about 12,735 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Fe, Texas earns about $77,926 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 $191,600, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Fe, Texas?

About 13.7% 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 8.0% of people in Santa Fe, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Fe, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Fe, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,306 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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