Santa Rosa is a city located in Guadalupe County New Mexico. Santa Rosa has a 2024 population of 2,742. Santa Rosa is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -3.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,850 in 2020.
The average household income in Santa Rosa is $80,366 with a poverty rate of 19.12%. The median age in Santa Rosa is 38.6 years: 40 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Rosa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,021 | 41.72% |
| Other race | 676 | 27.63% |
| Two or more races | 521 | 21.29% |
| Native American | 172 | 7.03% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 695 | 2.87 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 280 | 1.02 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Married | 250 | 4.05 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 126 | 4.57 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Male | 39 | 3.05 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
3.94
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 6% |
| Associates Degree | 160 | 9.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 209 | 11.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 3.62% |
| High School Graduate | 817 | 46.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 7.47% |
| Some College | 279 | 15.79% |
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 | 1,273 | 1,117 | 249 |
| Other Race | 423 | 383 | 102 |
| 2+ Races | 402 | 303 | 38 |
| White | 302 | 264 | 17 |
| Native American | 124 | 115 | 20 |
| Black | 47 | 42 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 24.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $53,333 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $78,942 |
| High School Graduate | $25,972 | $24,207 | $26,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,966 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,363 | $28,319 | $28,423 |
| Some College | $31,490 | $39,375 | $29,952 |
$28,363
Average Earnings
$28,319
Average Male
$28,423
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.45% of Santa Rosa residents speak only English, while 45.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,602 | 354 | 22.1% |
| Other | 580 | 205 | 35.34% |
| White | 251 | 23 | 9.16% |
| Multiple | 383 | 17 | 4.44% |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 100% |
19.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.5%
Male Poverty Rate
19.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Rosa is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Rosa is Multiple, with 4.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.34% |
| Some College | 10.39% |
| High School | 9.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,090 | $107,321 |
| Households | $41,995 | $80,366 |
| Married Families | $71,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,250 | $36,972 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 5.17% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 2.31% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 3.19% |
| Other Race | 4 | 0.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.1%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
65.35%
Born in Santa Rosa
93.01%
Native Born
6.99%
Foreign Born
4.78%
Non Citizen
2.21%
Naturalized
93.01% of Santa Rosa residents were born in the United States, with 65.35% having been born in New Mexico. 4.78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,607 | -27 | -1.03% |
| 2028 | 2,634 | -27 | -1.01% |
| 2027 | 2,661 | -27 | -1% |
| 2026 | 2,688 | -27 | -0.99% |
| 2025 | 2,715 | -27 | -0.98% |
| 2024 | 2,742 | -27 | -0.98% |
| 2023 | 2,769 | -11 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 2,780 | -60 | -2.11% |
| 2021 | 2,840 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 2,850 | 224 | 8.53% |
| 2019 | 2,626 | -27 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 2,653 | -53 | -1.96% |
| 2017 | 2,706 | 20 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 2,686 | 20 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 2,666 | -51 | -1.88% |
| 2014 | 2,717 | -50 | -1.81% |
| 2013 | 2,767 | -30 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 2,797 | -18 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 2,815 | -39 | -1.37% |
| 2010 | 2,854 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,744 | 137 | 5.26% |