Santa Teresa is a CDP located in Doña Ana County New Mexico. Santa Teresa has a 2024 population of 6,752. Santa Teresa is currently growing at a rate of 2.71% annually and its population has increased by 3.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,553 in 2020.
The average household income in Santa Teresa is $69,647 with a poverty rate of 28.86%. The median age in Santa Teresa is 33.2 years: 27.7 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Teresa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 2,459 | 41.17% |
| White | 2,380 | 39.85% |
| Other race | 1,021 | 17.09% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,151 | 2.78 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Married | 957 | 3.54 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 834 | 1.54 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 258 | 3.26 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Male | 102 | 4.54 | 100 | 0 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 272 | 7.3% |
| Associates Degree | 313 | 8.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 853 | 22.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 567 | 15.21% |
| High School Graduate | 1,051 | 28.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 3.09% |
| Some College | 556 | 14.92% |
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 | 2,860 | 2,501 | 1,023 |
| 2+ Races | 1,613 | 1,513 | 679 |
| White | 771 | 743 | 331 |
| Other Race | 548 | 406 | 69 |
| Black | 47 | 47 | 17 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,288 | $81,424 | $35,641 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $122,115 | $36,759 |
| High School Graduate | $25,776 | $49,345 | $16,728 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,071 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,877 | $61,979 | $32,759 |
| Some College | $27,100 | $61,101 | $0 |
$35,877
Average Earnings
$61,979
Average Male
$32,759
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.04% of Santa Teresa residents speak only English, while 65.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 65.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,786 | 1,604 | 33.51% |
| Multiple | 2,393 | 806 | 33.68% |
| Other | 956 | 112 | 11.72% |
| White | 960 | 82 | 8.54% |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 100% |
28.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.55%
Male Poverty Rate
28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Teresa is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Teresa is White, with 8.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 34.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.76% |
| High School | 9.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 20.5% |
| Female Employed | 19.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,031 | $72,348 |
| Households | $60,759 | $69,647 |
| Married Families | $64,502 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,321 | $58,171 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
463
Number of Veterans
450
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 122 |
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 172 |
| 75+ | 104 |
| 18 to 34 | 83 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 12.83% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 6.82% |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 9.09% |
| Other Race | 26 | 4.03% |
| Black | 14 | 29.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
13.39%
Born in Santa Teresa
79.16%
Native Born
20.84%
Foreign Born
11.9%
Non Citizen
8.94%
Naturalized
79.16% of Santa Teresa residents were born in the United States, with 13.39% having been born in New Mexico. 11.9% 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 | 6,752 | 178 | 2.71% |
| 2023 | 6,574 | 178 | 2.78% |
| 2022 | 6,396 | 359 | 5.95% |
| 2021 | 6,037 | -516 | -7.87% |
| 2020 | 6,553 | 1,038 | 18.82% |
| 2019 | 5,515 | -181 | -3.18% |
| 2018 | 5,696 | 912 | 19.06% |
| 2017 | 4,784 | 396 | 9.02% |
| 2016 | 4,388 | -322 | -6.84% |
| 2015 | 4,710 | 439 | 10.28% |
| 2014 | 4,271 | 41 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 4,230 | -354 | -7.72% |
| 2012 | 4,584 | -99 | -2.11% |
| 2011 | 4,683 | 425 | 9.98% |
| 2010 | 4,258 | 0 | 0% |