Santa Fe County, New Mexico

NM · FIPS 35049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 156,105 #445 / 3,222
86th
Median Household Income $79,071 +5.2% #617 / 3,222
81th
Median Age 48.7 years +25.2% #307 / 3,222
90th
Median Home Value $446,300 +58.3% #203 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $1,389 +19.4% #327 / 3,222
90th
Poverty Rate 12.0% -5.0% #1,267 / 3,222
61th

Demographics

Santa Fe County has a population of 156,105, making it the #445 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.7 years, which is 25.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

87.9%
Native Born
12.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Santa Fe County is $79,071, ranking #617 out of 3,222 counties — 5.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.

Median Household Income
$79,071 +5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #617 of 3,222
81th percentile
Per Capita Income
$52,207 +26.5% vs nat'l
Rank #181 of 3,222
94th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.0% −5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,267 of 3,222
61th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.2% −1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,146 of 3,222
33th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
46.1% +36.7% vs nat'l
Rank #151 of 3,222
95th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.3 min −4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,625 of 3,222
50th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Santa Fe County is $446,300 (+58.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,389/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.5%.

Median Home Value
$446,300 +58.3% vs nat'l
Rank #203 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,389 +19.4% vs nat'l
Rank #327 of 3,222
90th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.5% +11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,088 of 3,222
35th percentile
71.5% Homeownership

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Health

91.1% of residents in Santa Fe County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.

91.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.1% −0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,922 of 3,222
40th percentile

About Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Santa Fe County, New Mexico has a total population of 156,105, making it the 445th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Santa Fe County is 48.7 years, which is 25.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Santa Fe County is $79,071, which ranks #617 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.

The median home value in Santa Fe County is $446,300, 58.3% above the national median. Renters in Santa Fe County pay a median gross rent of $1,389 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Santa Fe County, 46.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.

Santa Fe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (44.0%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).

All data for Santa Fe County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.