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 $80,793 with a poverty rate of 16.83%. The median age in Santa Rosa is 39.5 years: 42.1 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Rosa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,311 | 47.83% |
| Other race | 626 | 22.84% |
| Two or more races | 512 | 18.68% |
| Native American | 231 | 8.43% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.15% |
| 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 | 680 | 3.24 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Married | 283 | 4.58 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 278 | 1.04 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Female | 74 | 6.09 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Male | 45 | 3.76 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
4.66
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 175 | 8.43% |
| Associates Degree | 165 | 7.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 242 | 11.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 3.28% |
| High School Graduate | 998 | 48.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 8.04% |
| Some College | 261 | 12.57% |
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 | 1,435 | 1,229 | 252 |
| Other Race | 442 | 397 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 409 | 273 | 48 |
| White | 355 | 313 | 51 |
| Native American | 173 | 148 | 23 |
| Black | 57 | 48 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 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 19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $76,719 |
| High School Graduate | $22,969 | $21,622 | $23,533 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,410 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,583 | $25,709 | $24,117 |
| Some College | $39,250 | $45,625 | $26,900 |
$24,583
Average Earnings
$25,709
Average Male
$24,117
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.52% of Santa Rosa residents speak only English, while 46.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,788 | 334 | 18.68% |
| Other | 503 | 156 | 31.01% |
| White | 262 | 37 | 14.12% |
| Multiple | 358 | 15 | 4.19% |
| Native | 187 | 3 | 1.6% |
16.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.68%
Male Poverty Rate
16.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Rosa is Other, with 31.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Rosa is Native, with 1.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.61% |
| High School | 11.66% |
| Some College | 4.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 1.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,625 | $110,989 |
| Households | $41,250 | $80,793 |
| Married Families | $66,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,917 | $36,669 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
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
82
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 6.32% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 3.97% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.42% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.3%
Labor Force Participation
39%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
69.79%
Born in Santa Rosa
93.32%
Native Born
6.68%
Foreign Born
5.18%
Non Citizen
1.5%
Naturalized
93.32% of Santa Rosa residents were born in the United States, with 69.79% having been born in New Mexico. 5.18% 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% |