The map below shows majority race by area in Santa Fe County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Santa Fe County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Santa Fe County overall is hispanic, making up 51.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 41.6%. There are more hispanic people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Santa Fe County, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
41.6% |
Hispanic |
51.7% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
3.0% |
Other |
2.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Santa Fe County, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
41.6% |
Hispanic |
51.7% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
3.0% |
Other |
2.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Santa Fe County, NM
The map below shows diversity in Santa Fe County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Santa Fe County Diversity Score
72
With a diversity score of 72 out of 100, Santa Fe County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Santa Fe County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Santa Fe County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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