Santa Fe, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Santa Fe, Texas is 12,828 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 228th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $95,815, the median home value is $290,200, and the median age is 44.0.
The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (12,349 → 13,131).
12,828
Population
755
People / sq mi
$95,815
Median Income
$290,200
Median Home Value
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Santa Fe covers 17.0 sq mi of land at 755 people per square mile.
About Santa Fe, TX
What distinguishes Santa Fe is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 755 people per square mile. With 12,828 residents, Santa Fe is a city in Texas.
Median household income is $95,815, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $290,200, with typical rent around $974.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.9%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.6% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Santa Fe city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Santa Fe city had a population of 12,349 in 2010 and 13,131 in 2024, a 6.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,449 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.45%.
13,131
Population (2024)
12,349
Population (2010)
13,449
Peak (2019)
0.45%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,349 |
| 2011 | 12,380 |
| 2012 | 12,507 |
| 2013 | 12,643 |
| 2014 | 12,820 |
| 2015 | 12,989 |
| 2016 | 13,187 |
| 2017 | 13,318 |
| 2018 | 13,374 |
| 2019 | 13,449 |
| 2020 | 12,754 |
| 2021 | 12,799 |
| 2022 | 12,865 |
| 2023 | 13,016 |
| 2024 | 13,131 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$95,815
Median Household Income
$40,603
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$290,200
Median Home Value
$974
Median Rent
81.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
84.9%
High School+
16.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
81.7%
Public Transit
7.6%
Work From Home
28.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.4%
Foreign Born
90.0%
Non-English at Home
6.1%
Veterans
12.0%
With Disability
84.6%
Health Insurance
96.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16.1% |
| Construction | 13.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.0% |
| Information | 7.8% |
| Public Administration | 5.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 3.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Fe, Texas has a population of 12,828 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 228th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Santa Fe, Texas is $95,815, with 5.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Santa Fe, Texas is $290,200, with median monthly rent at $974 and a homeownership rate of 81.0%.
The median age in Santa Fe, Texas is 44.0 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (12,349 → 13,131).
Santa Fe city, TX Climate
Santa Fe city, TX has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F) and receives about 1251 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.5°C
Avg Temp
1251
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 53° | 97 mm |
| February | 13° / 56° | 72 mm |
| March | 17° / 62° | 71 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 74 mm |
| May | 24° / 75° | 110 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 139 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 121 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 106 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 165 mm |
| October | 22° / 71° | 97 mm |
| November | 17° / 62° | 107 mm |
| December | 13° / 55° | 92 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Santa Fe city, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Santa Fe city, TX are typically April, October and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 7°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.