Santa Fe, New Mexico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Santa Fe, New Mexico is 88,224 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in New Mexico. The median household income is $70,110, the median home value is $411,500, and the median age is 46.4.
The population has grown 11.8% since 2010 (81,012 → 90,551).
88,224
Population
1689
People / sq mi
$70,110
Median Income
$411,500
Median Home Value
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Santa Fe covers 52.2 sq mi of land at 1689 people per square mile.
About Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe skews on age — the median resident is 46.4, older than the national median. Santa Fe is a city in New Mexico with a population of 88,224. It is the #4-largest of all cities in New Mexico nationally.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,110 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $411,500, with typical rent around $1,380.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 45.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 16.2%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Santa Fe — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Santa Fe city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Santa Fe city had a population of 81,012 in 2010 and 90,551 in 2024, a 11.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 90,551 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.80%.
90,551
Population (2024)
81,012
Population (2010)
90,551
Peak (2024)
0.80%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 81,012 |
| 2011 | 81,706 |
| 2012 | 82,144 |
| 2013 | 82,584 |
| 2014 | 82,824 |
| 2015 | 83,117 |
| 2016 | 83,515 |
| 2017 | 83,954 |
| 2018 | 84,211 |
| 2019 | 84,683 |
| 2020 | 87,739 |
| 2021 | 88,327 |
| 2022 | 89,075 |
| 2023 | 89,506 |
| 2024 | 90,551 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,110
Median Household Income
$47,121
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$411,500
Median Home Value
$1,380
Median Rent
62.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.0%
High School+
45.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
69.8%
Public Transit
16.2%
Work From Home
20.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
40.3%
Foreign Born
67.3%
Non-English at Home
5.9%
Veterans
14.8%
With Disability
89.5%
Health Insurance
94.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 14.0% |
| Public Administration | 8.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.5% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 2.8% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Fe, New Mexico has a population of 88,224 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in New Mexico.
The median household income in Santa Fe, New Mexico is $70,110, with 10.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Santa Fe, New Mexico is $411,500, with median monthly rent at $1,380 and a homeownership rate of 62.8%.
The median age in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 46.4 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has grown 11.8% since 2010 (81,012 → 90,551).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.