Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Located in New Mexico, Santa Fe County has a population of 156,105 residents and a median age of 48.7 years, making it the #445 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.0%. The median home value is $446,300, and the median household income is $79,071, which is 5% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Santa Fe County, 46.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 36.7% above the national average, ranking #151 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Santa Fe County is 79.3 years. 15.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
11.4% of adults in Santa Fe County smoke , 23.1% are obese , and 17.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 46.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Santa Fe County is 5.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 23.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
18.8% of children in Santa Fe County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 2.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 14.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Santa Fe County is 73.0%. The mean commute time is 26.3 min, which is 4.7% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Santa Fe County voted Democratic with a margin of 48.9%. The vote was 73.3% Dem / 24.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.