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Santa Fe County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Santa Fe County, New Mexico has a population of 156,105, the 3rd most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $79,071 and the median home value is $446,300. The poverty rate is 12.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Santa Fe County Quick Facts

Population 156,105
Median Household Income $79,071
Median Home Value $446,300
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Median Age 48.7 years
Homeownership Rate 71.5%
Affordability Ratio 5.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 46.1%
High School Graduation 91.8%
Cities/Places 53
Population 156,105 3rd of 33
Median Income $79,071 23% higher than state
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Unemployment 5.3%

How Santa Fe County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population155,175156,105+0.6%
Median household income$74,689$79,071+5.9%
Median home value$416,900$446,300+7.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.7%
$25K-$50K 17.8%
$50K-$100K 28.4%
$100K+ 39.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.8%
$10K-$15K
3.3%
$15K-$20K
3.1%
$20K-$25K
3.5%
$25K-$30K
3.4%
$30K-$35K
4.8%
$35K-$40K
3.3%
$40K-$45K
3.1%
$45K-$50K
3.2%
$50K-$60K
6.0%
$60K-$75K
9.2%
$75K-$100K
13.2%
$100K-$125K
9.6%
$125K-$150K
6.9%
$150K-$200K
9.4%
$200K+
13.1%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%
57.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,389/mo 21.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

58out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Santa Fe County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Santa Fe89,019$73,48212.9%$444,900
Española10,473$47,66720.4%$210,800
Eldorado at Santa Fe5,619$106,6338.4%$591,900
La Cienega3,543$85,25010.0%$517,100
Agua Fria2,898$65,10125.3%$270,400
Chimayo2,390$56,48427.0%$227,500
Pojoaque2,327$74,02811.3%$165,600
Las Campanas2,119$204,9228.9%$1,545,800
Nambe2,035$59,37515.2%$301,500
Tres Arroyos1,926$87,8412.2%$678,500
Tano Road1,586$183,1629.8%$1,133,900
Cuartelez1,512$114,1515.6%$304,700
El Rancho1,451$80,41719.6%$281,400
Thunder Mountain1,366$47,3092.9%$400,000
El Valle de Arroyo Seco1,293$67,8266.5%N/A
Cañoncito1,253$78,2208.2%$387,900
Tesuque1,079$55,86518.4%$849,300
Cedar Grove901$63,26111.2%$185,000
Sunlit Hills899$126,25012.3%$1,001,300
Santa Fe Foothills779$157,0837.4%$1,172,000
La Cueva (Santa Fe County)778$109,2997.6%$418,500
San Ildefonso Pueblo737$91,04210.6%$190,900
Valle Vista729$36,63527.7%$322,600
La Puebla715N/A2.9%$266,500
Conejo555$111,9089.6%$1,005,600
Cuyamungue509$76,45811.6%$364,100
Peak Place427$40,93832.6%$13,800
Jacona412$84,37514.3%$475,000
Glorieta385N/A3.9%$438,900
Cuyamungue Grant376$77,6392.7%$398,300
Chupadero334$101,09415.3%$1,030,500
Tesuque Pueblo325$78,2144.6%$95,000
Cañada de los Alamos315$83,29417.5%$460,700
La Tierra315$246,0086.3%$2,000,000+
Lamy294$68,2350.0%N/A
Madrid292N/A44.5%$488,200
Jaconita268$101,2506.3%$244,400
Los Cerrillos241$95,4173.3%$610,900
Galisteo231$32,9559.1%$1,344,300
Santa Cruz228$33,75031.1%$253,100
Hyde Park189$194,4644.2%$1,375,000
Rio Chiquito187N/A0.0%$246,800
Stanley185$221,0820.0%$608,200
Encantado175N/A34.3%$861,800
San Pedro172$140,5680.0%$365,000
Sombrillo168$243,7500.0%$324,100
Arroyo Hondo (Santa Fe County)135N/A3.7%$893,500
Seton Village101$123,7500.0%$680,600
Rio en Medio69$200,2500.0%N/A
Valencia (Santa Fe County)42N/A0.0%N/A
Golden20N/A0.0%N/A
Cundiyo18N/A100.0%N/A
La Bajada11N/A18.2%N/A

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Population Overview

Santa Fe County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 156,105. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 53 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Santa Fe County is 48.7 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 11.3% 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 Santa Fe County is $79,071. This is 23% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $446,300. Housing costs are 80% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Santa Fe County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 47.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 44.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

46.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Santa Fe County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 49% 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 91.8%. Notably, 23.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Santa Fe County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Mexico and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Santa Fe County, New Mexico?

Santa Fe County has a population of 156,105, making it the 3rd most populous county in New Mexico.

What is the median income in Santa Fe County?

The median household income in Santa Fe County is $79,071 with a poverty rate of 12.0%.

How many cities are in Santa Fe County, New Mexico?

Santa Fe County contains 53 Census-designated places.