Galisteo, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 231, Galisteo'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

Galisteo is a small community located in New Mexico, within Santa Fe County. The total population is 231. It ranks as the 347th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Galisteo is 66.6 years. This is 69% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 16.9% 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 Galisteo is $32,955. This is 49% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 10.9%. This is 83% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $1,344,300. Housing costs are 442% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 40.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Galisteo is Hispanic or Latino, making up 45.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.8%.

Education

39.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Galisteo, 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.