Santa Fe County's estimated 2026 population is 156,494 with a growth rate of -0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Fe County is the 4th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 144,526 and has seen a growth of 8.28% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.7 years
Female: 50.6 years
Male: 47 years
There are 131,028 adults, (43,785 of whom are seniors) in Santa Fe County.
Female: 79,897 (51.2%)
Male: 76,208 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Santa Fe County includes 56.66% White, 11.98% other race, 3.27% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88,445 | 56.66% |
| Two or more races | 39,902 | 25.56% |
| Other race | 18,695 | 11.98% |
| Native American | 5,097 | 3.27% |
| Asian | 2,271 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 1,540 | 0.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 155 | 0.1% |
Santa Fe County's average per capita income is $47,443. Household income levels show a median of $79,071. The poverty rate stands at 11.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,733 | $156,390 |
| Families | $97,273 | $136,437 |
| Households | $79,071 | $111,940 |
| Non Families | $53,341 | $76,658 |
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