Santa Rosa, NM Demographics

A map of Santa Rosa's Population by Race

Santa Rosa, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,462, a large decrease from the 2,850 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% Hispanic, 15.0% White, 2.9% Asian, 2.4% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Rosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Rosa has become 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 Rosa, that probability was 34.3% in 2020 and 39.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Rosa is ranked the 74th 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 Rosa was ranked the 67th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Rosa's White Population

369 residents of Santa Rosa, or 15.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Rosa is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Santa Rosa ranks 386th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Rosa's White population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Santa Rosa's population has increased from 13.8% to 15.0%.

Santa Rosa is less White than neighboring Puerto de Luna (18% White), Pastura (100% White), Newkirk (100% White), Lake Sumner (44.2% White), and Llano del Medio (19.3% White).

Santa Rosa's Black Population

58 residents of Santa Rosa, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Rosa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Santa Rosa ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Rosa's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Black residents' share of Santa Rosa's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.4%.

Santa Rosa is more Black than neighboring Puerto de Luna (0% Black), Pastura (0% Black), Newkirk (0% Black), Lake Sumner (0% Black), and Llano del Medio (0% Black).

Santa Rosa's Asian Population

72 residents of Santa Rosa, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Rosa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Santa Rosa ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Rosa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Santa Rosa's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.9%.

Santa Rosa is more Asian than neighboring Puerto de Luna (0% Asian), Pastura (0% Asian), Newkirk (0% Asian), Lake Sumner (0% Asian), and Llano del Medio (0% Asian).

Santa Rosa's Hispanic Population

1,884 residents of Santa Rosa, or 76.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Rosa is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Rosa ranks 84th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Rosa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Rosa's population has decreased from 79.8% to 76.5%.

Santa Rosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Pastura (0% Hispanic), Newkirk (0% Hispanic), and Lake Sumner (55.8% Hispanic). Santa Rosa is less Hispanic than neighboring Puerto de Luna (82% Hispanic), and Llano del Medio (80.7% Hispanic).

Santa Rosa's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Santa Rosa, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Rosa is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Rosa ranks 290th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Rosa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Rosa's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.9%.

Santa Rosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Puerto de Luna (0% Native American/Other), Pastura (0% Native American/Other), Newkirk (0% Native American/Other), Lake Sumner (0% Native American/Other), and Llano del Medio (0% Native American/Other).

Santa Rosa's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Santa Rosa, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Rosa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Rosa ranks 396th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Rosa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 80.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Rosa's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.3%.

Santa Rosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Puerto de Luna (0% Multiracial), Pastura (0% Multiracial), Newkirk (0% Multiracial), Lake Sumner (0% Multiracial), and Llano del Medio (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.