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Santa Fe County

State:
New Mexico
County Seat:

Santa Fe County's estimated 2025 population is 156,346 with a growth rate of 0.12% 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 8.18% since that time.

156,346
Total Population
82
Population Density (mi²)
4
Population Rank (State)
195 0.12%
Annual Population Growth

Santa Fe County Population

Santa Fe County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White96,12561.95%
Two or more races32,08220.67%
Other race17,99011.59%
Native American5,0863.28%
Asian2,2721.46%
Black or African American1,5270.98%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander930.06%

Santa Fe County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
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

$44,250

Average Income

$74,689

Median Household Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate