2023 ACS Census Data · Population 155,175
Santa Fe County is a mid-sized county in New Mexico with a population of 155,175. The median household income is $74,689, 15% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.5%, median home value is $416,900, and 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 83% above the national average.
Population
155,175
2023 estimate
Rank #443 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,689
Household
Rank #728 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$416,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #198 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
44.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #171 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
12.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
30.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
35% above New Mexico avg·15% above national avg
Poverty Rate
38% above New Mexico avg·17% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above New Mexico avg·1% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$48,908
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
130% above New Mexico avg·99% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
50% above New Mexico avg·42% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below New Mexico avg·3% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
29% below New Mexico avg·28% below national avg
Housing Units
77,686
Households
69,348
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,860
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
85% above New Mexico avg·83% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above New Mexico avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.8%
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