Santa Fe is a city located in Galveston County Texas. Santa Fe has a 2024 population of 13,053. Santa Fe is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 2.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,759 in 2020.
The average household income in Santa Fe is $112,864 with a poverty rate of 6.94%. The median age in Santa Fe is 44 years: 43.4 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Fe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,813 | 76.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,226 | 17.35% |
| Other race | 484 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 242 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,685 | 2.74 | 81 | 19 |
| Married | 2,900 | 3.18 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 1,285 | 1.64 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Female | 384 | 2.83 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Male | 116 | 3.47 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
81.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 991 | 10.45% |
| Associates Degree | 967 | 10.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,264 | 13.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 339 | 3.58% |
| High School Graduate | 3,269 | 34.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 437 | 4.61% |
| Some College | 2,212 | 23.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,588 | 5,968 | 1,281 |
| Hispanic | 1,844 | 1,499 | 244 |
| 2+ Races | 1,724 | 1,328 | 225 |
| Other Race | 399 | 346 | 34 |
| Asian | 230 | 57 | 27 |
| Native American | 41 | 35 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,479 | $75,263 | $61,204 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,214 | $123,258 | $66,286 |
| High School Graduate | $54,250 | $70,183 | $46,153 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,531 | $32,802 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,763 | $65,344 | $46,769 |
| Some College | $63,951 | $77,268 | $43,750 |
$57,763
Average Earnings
$65,344
Average Male
$46,769
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.95% of Santa Fe residents speak only English, while 10.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,117 | 615 | 6.75% |
| Hispanic | 2,331 | 233 | 10% |
| Multiple | 2,226 | 130 | 5.84% |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| Native | 41 | 6 | 14.63% |
| Asian | 242 | 5 | 2.07% |
6.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.35%
Male Poverty Rate
5.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Fe is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Fe is Asian, with 2.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.24% |
| Some College | 6.89% |
| High School | 4.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.51% |
| Female Employed | 2.48% |
| Male Employed | 1.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,289 | $122,902 |
| Households | $95,815 | $112,864 |
| Married Families | $120,459 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,587 | $81,286 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
59.1%
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
619
Number of Veterans
593
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 231 |
| First Gulf War | 174 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 229 |
| 35 to 54 | 131 |
| 75+ | 127 |
| 55 to 64 | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 571 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 4.4% |
| Other Race | 41 | 9.19% |
| Black | 7 | 31.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
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
71.52%
Born in Santa Fe
95.33%
Native Born
4.67%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
3.09%
Naturalized
95.33% of Santa Fe residents were born in the United States, with 71.52% having been born in Texas. 1.57% 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 | 13,421 | 73 | 0.55% |
| 2028 | 13,348 | 74 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 13,274 | 74 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 13,200 | 73 | 0.56% |
| 2025 | 13,127 | 74 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 13,053 | 73 | 0.56% |
| 2023 | 12,980 | 134 | 1.04% |
| 2022 | 12,846 | 49 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 12,797 | 38 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 12,759 | -641 | -4.78% |
| 2019 | 13,400 | 72 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 13,328 | 49 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 13,279 | 125 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 13,154 | 205 | 1.58% |
| 2015 | 12,949 | 170 | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 12,779 | 180 | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 12,599 | 139 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 12,460 | 131 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 12,329 | 30 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 12,299 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,548 | 1,119 | 13.28% |
| 1990 | 8,429 | 2,257 | 36.57% |
| 1980 | 6,172 | -7,249 | -54.01% |