Santa Clara, NM Demographics

A map of Santa Clara's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,254	1,274	69.3%	77.8%
White	537	314	29.7%	19.2%
Multiracial	18	15	1.0%	0.9%
Black	0	13	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	18	0.0%	1.1%

Santa Clara, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,809, a large increase from the 1,637 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% Hispanic, 29.7% White, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Clara, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Clara has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Santa Clara, that probability was 35.7% in 2020 and 43.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Clara is ranked the 103rd most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Santa Clara was ranked the 104th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Clara's White Population

537 residents of Santa Clara, or 29.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Clara is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Santa Clara ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's White population has grown by an estimated 71.0%. White residents' share of Santa Clara's population has increased from 19.2% to 29.7%.

Santa Clara is more White than neighboring Bayard (21.5% White), Cobre (0% White), and North Hurley (0% White). Santa Clara is less White than neighboring Arenas Valley (48.9% White), and Hanover (75.3% White).

Santa Clara's Black Population

0 residents of Santa Clara, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Clara is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Santa Clara ranks 121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Santa Clara's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Santa Clara's Asian Population

0 residents of Santa Clara, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Clara is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Santa Clara ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Santa Clara's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Santa Clara is less Asian than neighboring North Hurley (16.3% Asian).

Santa Clara's Hispanic Population

1,254 residents of Santa Clara, or 69.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Clara is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Clara ranks 95th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Clara's population has decreased from 77.8% to 69.3%.

Santa Clara is more Hispanic than neighboring Cobre (0% Hispanic), Arenas Valley (44.1% Hispanic), and Hanover (24.7% Hispanic). Santa Clara is less Hispanic than neighboring Bayard (78.5% Hispanic), and North Hurley (83.7% Hispanic).

Santa Clara's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Santa Clara, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Clara is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Clara ranks 354th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Clara's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Santa Clara is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arenas Valley (7% Native American/Other).

Santa Clara's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Santa Clara, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Clara is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Clara ranks 420th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Clara's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Santa Clara is more Multiracial than neighboring Bayard (0% Multiracial), Cobre (0% Multiracial), Arenas Valley (0% Multiracial), North Hurley (0% Multiracial), and Hanover (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.