Santa Teresa, NM Demographics

A map of Santa Teresa's Population by Race

Santa Teresa, New Mexico has an estimated population of 6,041, a large increase from the 5,044 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% Hispanic, 12.5% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Teresa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Teresa has become 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 Teresa, that probability was 31.4% in 2020 and 28.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Teresa is ranked the 37th 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 Teresa was ranked the 46th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Teresa's White Population

755 residents of Santa Teresa, or 12.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Teresa is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Santa Teresa ranks 368th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Teresa's White population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Santa Teresa's population has decreased from 16.2% to 12.5%.

Santa Teresa is more White than neighboring Prado Verde (7.8% White), La Union (1.6% White), Canutillo (3% White), and Sunland Park (5.1% White). Santa Teresa is less White than neighboring Vinton (14.5% White).

Santa Teresa's Black Population

47 residents of Santa Teresa, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Teresa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Santa Teresa ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Teresa's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Black residents' share of Santa Teresa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Santa Teresa is more Black than neighboring Prado Verde (0% Black), La Union (0% Black), and Canutillo (0.1% Black). Santa Teresa is less Black than neighboring Sunland Park (0.9% Black), and Vinton (3.6% Black).

Santa Teresa's Asian Population

0 residents of Santa Teresa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Teresa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Santa Teresa ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Santa Teresa is less Asian than neighboring Canutillo (0.1% Asian), and Vinton (1.1% Asian).

Santa Teresa's Hispanic Population

5,059 residents of Santa Teresa, or 83.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Teresa is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Teresa ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Teresa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Teresa's population has increased from 81.2% to 83.7%.

Santa Teresa is more Hispanic than neighboring Vinton (79.4% Hispanic). Santa Teresa is less Hispanic than neighboring Prado Verde (92.2% Hispanic), La Union (98.1% Hispanic), Canutillo (96.6% Hispanic), and Sunland Park (93.6% Hispanic).

Santa Teresa's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Santa Teresa, 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 Teresa is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Teresa ranks 418th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Teresa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Teresa's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Santa Teresa is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Union (0.3% Native American/Other), Sunland Park (0.1% Native American/Other), and Vinton (1.4% Native American/Other).

Santa Teresa's Multiracial Population

180 residents of Santa Teresa, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Teresa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Teresa ranks 434th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Teresa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Teresa's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.0%.

Santa Teresa is more Multiracial than neighboring Prado Verde (0% Multiracial), La Union (0% Multiracial), Canutillo (0.1% Multiracial), Sunland Park (0.3% Multiracial), and Vinton (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.