Santa Fe, TX Demographics

A map of Santa Fe's Population by Race

Santa Fe, Texas has an estimated population of 12,901, a slight increase from the 12,735 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% White, 21.6% Hispanic, 8.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 36.4% in 2020 and 48.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Fe is ranked the 228th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 227th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Fe's White Population

8,808 residents of Santa Fe, or 68.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Fe is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Santa Fe ranks 361st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Santa Fe's population has decreased from 77.8% to 68.3%.

Santa Fe is more White than neighboring Dickinson (43.7% White), League City (62.3% White), La Marque (34.2% White), Hitchcock (43.1% White), and Webster (44.9% White).

Santa Fe's Black Population

32 residents of Santa Fe, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Fe is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Santa Fe ranks 1279th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. Black residents' share of Santa Fe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Santa Fe is less Black than neighboring Dickinson (10.2% Black), League City (6.6% Black), La Marque (27.1% Black), Hitchcock (21.2% Black), and Webster (16.9% Black).

Santa Fe's Asian Population

152 residents of Santa Fe, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Fe is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Santa Fe ranks 918th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's Asian population has grown by an estimated 210.2%. Asian residents' share of Santa Fe's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Santa Fe is more Asian than neighboring Dickinson (0.7% Asian), and Hitchcock (0.5% Asian). Santa Fe is less Asian than neighboring League City (6.1% Asian), La Marque (2.7% Asian), and Webster (7.1% Asian).

Santa Fe's Hispanic Population

2,785 residents of Santa Fe, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Fe is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Fe ranks 1261st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Fe's population has increased from 17.1% to 21.6%.

Santa Fe is more Hispanic than neighboring League City (20.3% Hispanic). Santa Fe is less Hispanic than neighboring Dickinson (40.9% Hispanic), La Marque (32.2% Hispanic), Hitchcock (30.3% Hispanic), and Webster (27.4% Hispanic).

Santa Fe's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Santa Fe, or 0.3% 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 comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Fe ranks 777th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Fe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Santa Fe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Webster (0.1% Native American/Other). Santa Fe is less Native American/Other than neighboring League City (0.8% Native American/Other), La Marque (1.4% Native American/Other), and Hitchcock (0.7% Native American/Other).

Santa Fe's Multiracial Population

1,085 residents of Santa Fe, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Fe is higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Fe ranks 684th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Fe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 134.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Fe's population has increased from 3.6% to 8.4%.

Santa Fe is more Multiracial than neighboring Dickinson (4.2% Multiracial), League City (4% Multiracial), La Marque (2.4% Multiracial), Hitchcock (4.3% Multiracial), and Webster (3.6% 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.