Arroyo Hondo (Santa Fe County), New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 135, Arroyo Hondo (Santa Fe County)'s ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Arroyo Hondo (Santa Fe County) is a small community located in New Mexico, within Santa Fe County. The total population is 135. It ranks as the 397th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arroyo Hondo (Santa Fe County) is 66.5 years. This is 69% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 2.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 3.7%. This is 79% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Arroyo Hondo (Santa Fe County), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $893,500. Housing costs are 260% higher than the state median of $248,100. 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Arroyo Hondo (Santa Fe County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.6% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.6% vs 36.0%).

Education

70.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Arroyo Hondo (Santa Fe County) in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 127% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%. Notably, 17.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Arroyo Hondo (Santa Fe County), New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.