Santa Fe County's estimated 2026 population is 160,281 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Fe County is the 4th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 144,526 and has seen a growth of 10.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Santa Fe County includes 61.95% White, 11.59% other race, 3.28% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (61.95%)
Two or more races (20.67%)
Other race (11.59%)
Native American (3.28%)
Asian (1.46%)
Black or African American (0.98%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96,125 | 61.95% |
| Two or more races | 32,082 | 20.67% |
| Other race | 17,990 | 11.59% |
| Native American | 5,086 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 2,272 | 1.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,527 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Santa Fe County's average per capita income is $44,250. Household income levels show a median of $74,689. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,628 | $148,538 |
| Families | $89,497 | $127,782 |
| Households | $74,689 | $105,593 |
| Non Families | $50,524 | $72,954 |
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