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 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,071 | +5.2% | #617 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.7 years | +25.2% | #307 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $446,300 | +58.3% | #203 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,389 | +19.4% | #327 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -5.0% | #1,267 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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91.1% of residents in Santa Fe County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
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.