Santa Cruz is a CDP located in Santa Fe County New Mexico. Santa Cruz has a 2024 population of 194. Santa Cruz is currently declining at a rate of -6.28% annually but its population has increased by 0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 193 in 2020.
The average household income in Santa Cruz is $37,759 with a poverty rate of 27.11%. The median age in Santa Cruz is 27.8 years: 22.8 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Cruz was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 145 | 64.44% |
| White | 40 | 17.78% |
| Native American | 22 | 9.78% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 101 | 2.23 | 18.8 | 81.2 |
| Non Family | 38 | 0 | 21.1 | 78.9 |
| Female | 34 | 3.03 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 16 | 2.94 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
| Male | 13 | 2.85 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
18.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 5.56% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 23.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 2.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 7.14% |
| High School Graduate | 41 | 32.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 19.84% |
| Some College | 11 | 8.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 106 | 74 | 6 |
| Other Race | 70 | 45 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| White | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| Native American | 7 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,917 | $0 | $21,964 |
| Overall | $36,146 | $37,222 | $26,719 |
| Some College | $36,667 | $36,667 | $0 |
$36,146
Average Earnings
$37,222
Average Male
$26,719
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.04% of Santa Cruz residents speak only English, while 47.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 201 | 57 | 28.36% |
| Native | 22 | 16 | 72.73% |
| Other | 145 | 16 | 11.03% |
| Multiple | 18 | 9 | 50% |
| White | 10 | 4 | 40% |
27.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.37%
Male Poverty Rate
23.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Cruz is Native, with 72.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Cruz is Other, with 11.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.75% |
| High School | 41.46% |
| Some College | 24.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 16% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,563 | $41,505 |
| Households | $34,750 | $37,759 |
| Married Families | $36,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $28,782 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.7%
Male Marriage Rate
21.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 10.81% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.33%
Born in Santa Cruz
92%
Native Born
8%
Foreign Born
6.67%
Non Citizen
1.33%
Naturalized
92% of Santa Cruz residents were born in the United States, with 81.33% having been born in New Mexico. 6.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 194 | -13 | -6.28% |
| 2023 | 207 | -12 | -5.48% |
| 2022 | 219 | 19 | 9.5% |
| 2021 | 200 | 7 | 3.63% |
| 2020 | 193 | -56 | -22.49% |
| 2019 | 249 | -12 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 261 | -60 | -18.69% |
| 2017 | 321 | -29 | -8.29% |
| 2016 | 350 | -1 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 351 | 6 | 1.74% |
| 2014 | 345 | 52 | 17.75% |
| 2013 | 293 | -9 | -2.98% |
| 2012 | 302 | 24 | 8.63% |
| 2011 | 278 | -90 | -24.46% |
| 2010 | 368 | 0 | 0% |