Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Eldorado at Santa Fe is a small city located in New Mexico, within Santa Fe County. The total population is 5,619. It ranks as the 44th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eldorado at Santa Fe is 63.2 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 9.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eldorado at Santa Fe is $106,633. This is 66% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 32% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $591,900. Housing costs are 139% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Eldorado at Santa Fe is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.5% vs 36.0%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (17.3%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

68.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Eldorado at Santa Fe in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 119% 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 99.0%. Notably, 33.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eldorado at Santa Fe, 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.