Santa Fe, NM Demographics
A map of Santa Fe's Population by Race
Santa Fe, New Mexico has an estimated population of 89,019, a slight increase from the 87,505 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.5% Hispanic, 42.5% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, 1.9% Asian, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Fe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Santa Fe has become slightly 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 Fe, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 57.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Santa Fe is ranked the 4th 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 Fe was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Santa Fe's White Population
37,789 residents of Santa Fe, or 42.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Fe is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Santa Fe ranks 215th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Santa Fe's population has increased from 41.4% to 42.5%.
Santa Fe is more White than neighboring Agua Fria (21.1% White). Santa Fe is less White than neighboring Conejo (70.1% White), Tres Arroyos (58.7% White), Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County) (95.6% White), and Tano Road (81.4% White).
Santa Fe's Black Population
961 residents of Santa Fe, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Fe is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Santa Fe ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Black residents' share of Santa Fe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.
Santa Fe is more Black than neighboring Agua Fria (0% Black), Conejo (0% Black), Tres Arroyos (0% Black), Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County) (0% Black), and Tano Road (0% Black).
Santa Fe's Asian Population
1,680 residents of Santa Fe, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Fe is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Santa Fe ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Asian residents' share of Santa Fe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.
Santa Fe is more Asian than neighboring Agua Fria (0% Asian), Conejo (0% Asian), Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County) (0% Asian), and Tano Road (0.3% Asian). Santa Fe is less Asian than neighboring Tres Arroyos (3.4% Asian).
Santa Fe's Hispanic Population
44,098 residents of Santa Fe, or 49.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Fe is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Fe ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Fe's population has decreased from 51.0% to 49.5%.
Santa Fe is more Hispanic than neighboring Conejo (20% Hispanic), Tres Arroyos (31.6% Hispanic), Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County) (0% Hispanic), and Tano Road (10.4% Hispanic). Santa Fe is less Hispanic than neighboring Agua Fria (77.5% Hispanic).
Santa Fe's Native American/Other Population
1,852 residents of Santa Fe, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Fe is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Fe ranks 254th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Fe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.
Santa Fe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Agua Fria (0% Native American/Other), Tres Arroyos (0.4% Native American/Other), Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County) (0% Native American/Other), and Tano Road (0% Native American/Other). Santa Fe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Conejo (9.9% Native American/Other).
Santa Fe's Multiracial Population
2,639 residents of Santa Fe, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Fe is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Fe ranks 229th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Fe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.
Santa Fe is more Multiracial than neighboring Agua Fria (1.4% Multiracial), and Conejo (0% Multiracial). Santa Fe is less Multiracial than neighboring Tres Arroyos (5.9% Multiracial), Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County) (4.4% Multiracial), and Tano Road (7.9% 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.