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 $72,468 with a poverty rate of 31.81%. The median age in Santa Teresa is 32.7 years: 27.2 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Teresa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,547 | 55.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,845 | 28.85% |
| Other race | 897 | 14.02% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,233 | 2.86 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 1,130 | 3.51 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 785 | 1.53 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Female | 207 | 3.69 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 111 | 4.26 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
69.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 256 | 6.91% |
| Associates Degree | 330 | 8.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 910 | 24.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 600 | 16.19% |
| High School Graduate | 719 | 19.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 3.29% |
| Some College | 768 | 20.73% |
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 | 2,739 | 2,392 | 1,053 |
| 2+ Races | 1,164 | 1,134 | 603 |
| White | 873 | 842 | 391 |
| Other Race | 527 | 423 | 108 |
| Black | 39 | 39 | 12 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 51.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,511 | $93,125 | $33,954 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,900 | $0 | $36,749 |
| High School Graduate | $35,000 | $37,014 | $27,358 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,761 | $53,039 | $32,413 |
| Some College | $34,360 | $52,823 | $19,036 |
$36,761
Average Earnings
$53,039
Average Male
$32,413
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.66% of Santa Teresa residents speak only English, while 60.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 59.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,123 | 1,938 | 37.83% |
| Multiple | 1,757 | 805 | 45.82% |
| Other | 849 | 261 | 30.74% |
| White | 1,044 | 53 | 5.08% |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 100% |
31.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.67%
Male Poverty Rate
30.72%
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 5.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.99% |
| Some College | 28.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.11% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 24.5% |
| Female Employed | 18.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,457 | $79,237 |
| Households | $58,320 | $72,468 |
| Married Families | $61,650 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,716 | $54,965 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
496
Number of Veterans
483
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 151 |
| Vietnam | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 169 |
| 18 to 34 | 107 |
| 75+ | 98 |
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 10.37% |
| Hispanic | 272 | 7.41% |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 13.03% |
| Other Race | 33 | 6.04% |
| Black | 13 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
7.86%
Born in Santa Teresa
82.36%
Native Born
17.64%
Foreign Born
9.49%
Non Citizen
8.15%
Naturalized
82.36% of Santa Teresa residents were born in the United States, with 7.86% having been born in New Mexico. 9.49% 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% |