City · New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, city, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Santa Fe had 89,837 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 87,505 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 89,019 (±90). GEOID 3570500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
89,837
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 87,505 · ACS 2020-2024: 89,019 ±90
Median household income
$73,482
±$3,581 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$444,900
±$11,600 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$1,463
±$54 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
Where is Santa Fe and what county is it in?
Santa Fe is a city in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It covers 52.2 square miles of land, 1,675 residents per square mile in 2020.
Santa Fe is in the Santa Fe, NM metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Santa Fe, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 89,837 people lived in Santa Fe on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, faster than New Mexico (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 87,505 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 89,019 (±90).
| Measure | Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 89,019 ±90 | 156,105 | +5,097 |
| Households | 41,921 ±695 | 70,767 | +6,594 |
| Average household size | 2.09 ±0.03 | 2.17 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 46,608 ±564 | 78,834 | +4,983 |
Santa Fe's population since 2000
From 62,203 in 2000 to 89,837 in 2025: up 44.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Santa Fe as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Santa Fe?
The median resident of Santa Fe is 46.3 years old; 16.0% are under 18 and 26.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 49.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.5%. 15.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 ±0.6 | 48.7 | +2.2 |
| Under 18 years | 16.0% ±0.7 pts | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.2% ±0.9 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±0.7 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 49.5% ±1.1 pts | 47.9% | −5.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.5% ±1.3 pts | 44.0% | +2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | +0.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.3% ±1.3 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.2% ±1.7 pts | 30.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±1.2 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0% ±1.1 pts | 8.9% | −3.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3% ±1.1 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.8% ±1.9 pts | 46.1% | +6.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.6% ±1.4 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.5% ±1.2 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2% ±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Santa Fe earn?
Half of Santa Fe's 41,921 households earn less than $73,482 a year (±$3,581), against $79,071 in Santa Fe County and $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $71,346 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,482 ±$3,581 | $79,071 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,867 ±$4,039 | $111,940 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,299 ±$2,095 | $52,207 | +$4,664 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9% ±1.9 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.0% ±4.8 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2% ±1.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±0.8 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±1.2 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Santa Fe?
Owners occupy 63.6% of Santa Fe's occupied homes and renters 36.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $444,900 by its owner (±$11,600). The median renter pays $1,463 a month including utilities, and 44.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $444,900 ±$11,600 | $446,300 | +$99,321 |
| Median gross rent | $1,463 ±$54 | $1,389 | +$134 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.1% ±3.3 pts | 43.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,847 ±$49 | $1,911 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.6% ±1.6 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.4% ±1.6 pts | 28.5% | – |
| Housing units | 46,608 ±564 | 78,834 | +4,983 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±1.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.8% ±1.6 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.7% ±1.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.1% ±1.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1% ±0.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Santa Fe building?
Builders took permits for 495 new housing units in Santa Fe in 2025 (251 in single-family houses), 5.5 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Mexico.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Santa Fe work and get to work?
68.6% of Santa Fe's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0% ±1.4 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±0.8 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.6% ±1.8 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2% ±1.3 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3% ±1.5 pts | 18.4% | +10.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min ±0.8 | 23.8 min | +1.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Santa Fe?
34 census tracts lie mostly in Santa Fe, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,899 (Tract 11.06) to $129,567 (Tract 104).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 12.05Santa Fe County | 6,174 | $61,963 |
| Tract 11.07Santa Fe County | 4,853 | $54,737 |
| Tract 13.05Santa Fe County | 4,823 | $80,596 |
| Tract 12.02Santa Fe County | 6,135 | $42,473 |
| Tract 12.06Santa Fe County | 4,134 | $52,400 |
| Tract 9Santa Fe County | 3,695 | $71,607 |
| Tract 10.02Santa Fe County | 3,494 | $39,423 |
| Tract 11.02Santa Fe County | 3,353 | $85,944 |
| Tract 13.02Santa Fe County | 3,017 | $68,194 |
| Tract 8Santa Fe County | 3,002 | $62,417 |
| Tract 104Santa Fe County | 3,772 | $129,567 |
| Tract 103.15Santa Fe County | 2,727 | $103,365 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Santa Fe) · Census block assignment files
How does Santa Fe compare with other places in New Mexico?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Santa Fe is the 398th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 4th-most populous of 105 in New Mexico.
Santa Fe ranks 39th of 143 places in New Mexico with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 4th | 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 13th | 61 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th | 155 |
| Median household income | 39th | 143 |
| Per capita income | 19th | 154 |
| Median home value | 18th | 138 |
| Median gross rent | 9th | 114 |
| Poverty rate | 92nd | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th | 128 |
| Median age | 48th | 154 |
| Owner-occupied share | 125th | 150 |
| Work from home | 28th | 78 |
| Travel time to work | 90th | 150 |
Santa Fe's figures with every place in New Mexico (CSV)
Every place in New Mexico, sortable · Compare Santa Fe with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Santa Fe?
1 of the 57 figures for Santa Fe on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Santa Fe are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Santa Fe.