Santa Cruz, NM Demographics

A map of Santa Cruz's Population by Race

Santa Cruz, New Mexico has an estimated population of 228, a dramatic decrease from the 416 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.4% Hispanic, 6.6% White, 3.9% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Cruz, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Cruz has become considerably less 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 Cruz, that probability was 30.6% in 2020 and 24.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Cruz is ranked the 350th 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 Cruz was ranked the 264th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Cruz's White Population

15 residents of Santa Cruz, or 6.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Cruz is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Santa Cruz ranks 383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Cruz's White population has declined by an estimated 75.4%. White residents' share of Santa Cruz's population has decreased from 14.7% to 6.6%.

Santa Cruz is more White than neighboring Cuartelez (2.7% White). Santa Cruz is less White than neighboring Sombrillo (20.2% White), Española (10.5% White), La Puebla (11% White), and El Valle de Arroyo Seco (18% White).

Santa Cruz's Black Population

3 residents of Santa Cruz, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Cruz is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Santa Cruz ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Cruz's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Black residents' share of Santa Cruz's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.3%.

Santa Cruz is more Black than neighboring Sombrillo (0% Black), Cuartelez (0% Black), Española (1.2% Black), La Puebla (0% Black), and El Valle de Arroyo Seco (0% Black).

Santa Cruz's Asian Population

0 residents of Santa Cruz, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Cruz is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Santa Cruz ranks 126th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Cruz's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Santa Cruz's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Santa Cruz is less Asian than neighboring Sombrillo (12.5% Asian), and Española (1% Asian).

Santa Cruz's Hispanic Population

197 residents of Santa Cruz, or 86.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Cruz is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Cruz ranks 64th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Cruz's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Cruz's population has increased from 82.0% to 86.4%.

Santa Cruz is more Hispanic than neighboring Sombrillo (54.8% Hispanic), Española (81.6% Hispanic), and El Valle de Arroyo Seco (82% Hispanic). Santa Cruz is less Hispanic than neighboring Cuartelez (97.3% Hispanic), and La Puebla (89% Hispanic).

Santa Cruz's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Santa Cruz, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Cruz is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Cruz ranks 271st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Cruz's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Cruz's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.9%.

Santa Cruz is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sombrillo (0% Native American/Other), Cuartelez (0% Native American/Other), La Puebla (0% Native American/Other), and El Valle de Arroyo Seco (0% Native American/Other). Santa Cruz is less Native American/Other than neighboring Española (4.5% Native American/Other).

Santa Cruz's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Santa Cruz, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Cruz is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Cruz ranks 438th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Cruz's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Cruz's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.8%.

Santa Cruz is more Multiracial than neighboring Cuartelez (0% Multiracial), Española (1.1% Multiracial), La Puebla (0% Multiracial), and El Valle de Arroyo Seco (0% Multiracial). Santa Cruz is less Multiracial than neighboring Sombrillo (12.5% 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.