Population 156,105 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Santa Fe County
Household size in Santa Fe County
| Period | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Santa Fe County are small: just 2.29 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.39, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Santa Fe County
| Period | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.8 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.8, Santa Fe County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.6, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Santa Fe County
| Period | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Santa Fe County than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Santa Fe County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Mexico counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Santa Fe County
Renters in Santa Fe County
| Period | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Santa Fe County rent their homes (28.5%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. New Mexico as a whole looks much the same. Nearly half of owners (47.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Santa Fe County
| Period | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Santa Fe County as nationally: 9.9%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in New Mexico as a whole (11.9%). Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Santa Fe County
| Period | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Santa Fe County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Santa Fe County
| Period | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $991 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,018 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,192 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,481 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$489 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Santa Fe County costs $1,481 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in New Mexico as a whole ($1,188). Rent has climbed $489 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Santa Fe County has the highest rents of any New Mexico county.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Santa Fe County
Bachelor's degrees in Santa Fe County
| Period | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.2% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.6% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Santa Fe County (44.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other New Mexico county has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Santa Fe County
| Period | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Santa Fe County is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Santa Fe County
| Period | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Santa Fe County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New Mexico overall (6.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Santa Fe County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe County | 2.29 | 48.8 | 9.2% | 28.5% | 9.9% | 1988 | $1,481 | 44.6% | 90.8% | 5.3% |
| San Miguel County | 2.27 | 45.7 | 14.3% | 26.9% | 20.4% | 1977 | $825 | 27.2% | 87.6% | 4.9% |
| McKinley County | 3.35 | 34.8 | 27.3% | 30.2% | 15.7% | 1985 | $843 | 13.4% | 82.1% | 9.2% |
| Apache County | 3.18 | 37.7 | 18.7% | 20.6% | 25.3% | 1988 | $713 | 17.1% | 85.1% | 10.0% |
| Hutchinson County | 2.91 | 39.6 | 9.1% | 16.7% | 30.5% | 1970 | $1,010 | 16.2% | 84.9% | 3.8% |
| Gray County | 2.37 | 38.3 | 13.5% | 23.6% | 19.2% | 1964 | $931 | 17.1% | 83.9% | 5.8% |
| Roberts County | 2.58 | 40.0 | 2.8% | 14.9% | 17.8% | 1966 | $859 | 20.5% | 93.8% | 0.5% |
| Roger Mills County | 2.37 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 16.9% | 23.5% | 1974 | $798 | 24.9% | 94.3% | 3.2% |
| Custer County | 2.49 | 34.0 | 10.7% | 39.8% | 15.2% | 1978 | $852 | 31.6% | 88.5% | 4.2% |
| Oklahoma County | 2.53 | 36.5 | 13.2% | 41.8% | 9.6% | 1980 | $1,291 | 35.4% | 87.7% | 4.9% |
| Lincoln County | 2.59 | 42.1 | 10.8% | 19.7% | 9.9% | 1985 | $861 | 16.1% | 89.1% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Santa Fe County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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