Santa Fe County | |
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 Original Santa Fe County Courthouse | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofNew Mexico | |
 New Mexico's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:35°31′N105°59′W / 35.51°N 105.98°W /35.51; -105.98 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Mexico |
| Founded | 1852 |
| Seat | Santa Fe |
| Largest city | Santa Fe |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,911 sq mi (4,950 km2) |
| • Land | 1,909 sq mi (4,940 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) 0.08% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 154,823 |
| • Density | 81/sq mi (31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional districts | 1st,3rd |
| Website | www |
Santa Fe County (Spanish:Condado de Santa Fe; meaning "County of the Holy faith" in Spanish) is acounty located in theU.S. state ofNew Mexico. As of the2020 census, its population was 154,823,[1] making it New Mexico's third-most populous county, afterBernalillo County andDoña Ana County. Itscounty seat isSanta Fe,[2] the state capital.
Santa Fe County includes the Santa Femetropolitan statistical area, which is also included in theAlbuquerque–Santa Fe–Las Vegas combined statistical area.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,911 square miles (4,950 km2), of which 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) (0.08%) is covered by water.[3] It is the fifth-smallest county in New Mexico by area. The highest point in the county is thesummit ofSanta Fe Baldy at 12,621 feet (3,847 m). It is drained by theRio Grande and several of its small tributaries.[4]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 7,713 | — | |
| 1860 | 8,114 | 5.2% | |
| 1870 | 9,699 | 19.5% | |
| 1880 | 10,867 | 12.0% | |
| 1890 | 13,562 | 24.8% | |
| 1900 | 14,658 | 8.1% | |
| 1910 | 14,770 | 0.8% | |
| 1920 | 15,030 | 1.8% | |
| 1930 | 19,567 | 30.2% | |
| 1940 | 30,826 | 57.5% | |
| 1950 | 38,153 | 23.8% | |
| 1960 | 44,970 | 17.9% | |
| 1970 | 53,756 | 19.5% | |
| 1980 | 75,360 | 40.2% | |
| 1990 | 98,928 | 31.3% | |
| 2000 | 129,292 | 30.7% | |
| 2010 | 144,170 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 154,823 | 7.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010[9] | |||
As of the2000 census, 129,292 people, 52,482 households, and 32,801 families resided in the county. The population density was 68 people per square mile (26/km²). The 57,701 housing units had an average density of 30/sq mi (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 73.52% White, 0.64% Black or African American, 3.08% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 17.74% from other races, and 4.07% from two or more races. About 49.04% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.[10]
Of the 52,482 households, 30.4% had children under 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were not families. Aboout 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county, the age distribution was 24.1% under 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,207, and for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $33,287 versus $27,780 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $23,594. About 9.4% of families and 12% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 15.2% of those under 18 and 9.7% of those 65 or over.
As of the2010 census, 144,170 people, 61,963 households, and 36,183 families were residing in the county.[11] The population density was 75.5 inhabitants per square mile (29.2/km2). There were 71,267 housing units at an average density of 37.3 per square mile (14.4/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 67.2% White, 3.1% American Indian, 1.2% Asian, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.1% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 50.6% of the population.[11]
The largest ancestry groups were:[13]
Of the 61,963 households, 26.9% had children under 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 41.6% were not families, and 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 43.0 years.[11]
The median income for a household in the county was $52,696 and for a family was $64,041. Males had a median income of $41,703 versus $39,215 for females. The per capita income for the county was $32,188. About 10.0% of families and 14.4% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.[14]
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The county is governed by a five-membercounty commission, whose members are elected from single-member districts (see map). Elections are partisan and all five seats are currently held byDemocrats. County commissioners serve four-year terms, withterm limits preventing them from serving more than two full terms.
Current commissioners are:
| District | Name | Party | First elected | Term ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Justin Greene | Democratic | 2022 | 2025 |
| District 2 | Anna Hansen | Democratic | 2017 | 2024 |
| District 3 | Camilla Bustamante | Democratic | 2022 | 2025 |
| District 4 | Anna Hamilton | Democratic | 2017 | 2024 |
| District 5 | Hank Hughes | Democratic | 2021 | 2024 |
As well, five elected officials take on the roles of assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff, and treasurer:
| Role | Name | Party | First elected | Term ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessor | Isaiah F. Romero | Democratic | 2023 | 2026 |
| Clerk | Katharine E. Clark | Democratic | 2021 | 2024 |
| Probate Judge | Cordilia Montoya | Democratic | 2020 | 2026 |
| Sheriff | Adan Mendoza | Democratic | 2019 | 2026 |
| Treasurer | Jennifer J. Manzanares | Democratic | 2021 | 2024 |
TheNew Mexico Corrections Department and thePenitentiary of New Mexico are located in anunincorporated area in the county.[20][21]
Santa Fe County is a Democratic Party stronghold, rivaling Taos County as the most Democratic county in New Mexico. The lastRepublican to carry the county in a presidential election wasRichard Nixon in 1972, althoughRonald Reagan nearly carried it in 1980. In 1984, DemocratWalter Mondale won Santa Fe County by a solid margin over the incumbent president Reagan. Since 1988, DemocratsMichael Dukakis,Bill Clinton,Al Gore,John Kerry,Barack Obama,Hillary Clinton,Joe Biden, andKamala Harris all carried Santa Fe County by significant margins.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 20,457 | 24.44% | 61,405 | 73.35% | 1,857 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 18,329 | 22.29% | 62,530 | 76.05% | 1,368 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 14,332 | 20.06% | 50,793 | 71.10% | 6,309 | 8.83% |
| 2012 | 15,500 | 22.38% | 50,872 | 73.47% | 2,873 | 4.15% |
| 2008 | 15,807 | 21.89% | 55,567 | 76.94% | 849 | 1.18% |
| 2004 | 18,466 | 27.89% | 47,074 | 71.11% | 660 | 1.00% |
| 2000 | 13,974 | 28.25% | 32,017 | 64.72% | 3,480 | 7.03% |
| 1996 | 10,857 | 25.58% | 26,349 | 62.08% | 5,240 | 12.35% |
| 1992 | 9,684 | 22.56% | 27,189 | 63.35% | 6,044 | 14.08% |
| 1988 | 12,891 | 34.91% | 23,581 | 63.86% | 455 | 1.23% |
| 1984 | 15,886 | 45.98% | 18,262 | 52.85% | 404 | 1.17% |
| 1980 | 12,361 | 42.86% | 12,658 | 43.89% | 3,819 | 13.24% |
| 1976 | 11,576 | 44.53% | 14,127 | 54.34% | 294 | 1.13% |
| 1972 | 12,211 | 52.53% | 10,761 | 46.29% | 274 | 1.18% |
| 1968 | 9,359 | 48.12% | 9,544 | 49.07% | 546 | 2.81% |
| 1964 | 5,834 | 31.50% | 12,616 | 68.12% | 69 | 0.37% |
| 1960 | 7,411 | 41.43% | 10,385 | 58.05% | 94 | 0.53% |
| 1956 | 9,359 | 56.92% | 6,997 | 42.56% | 85 | 0.52% |
| 1952 | 9,011 | 56.62% | 6,786 | 42.64% | 119 | 0.75% |
| 1948 | 7,491 | 54.56% | 6,172 | 44.95% | 68 | 0.50% |
| 1944 | 5,482 | 52.73% | 4,915 | 47.27% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 6,285 | 49.22% | 6,482 | 50.76% | 3 | 0.02% |
| 1936 | 4,960 | 44.56% | 6,145 | 55.20% | 27 | 0.24% |
| 1932 | 3,625 | 38.60% | 5,739 | 61.12% | 26 | 0.28% |
| 1928 | 4,630 | 60.25% | 3,051 | 39.70% | 4 | 0.05% |
| 1924 | 4,010 | 59.05% | 2,602 | 38.32% | 179 | 2.64% |
| 1920 | 3,060 | 63.92% | 1,700 | 35.51% | 27 | 0.56% |
| 1916 | 1,830 | 56.17% | 1,406 | 43.16% | 22 | 0.68% |
| 1912 | 1,432 | 49.41% | 1,012 | 34.92% | 454 | 15.67% |
Currently, four school districts serve Santa Fe County:[23]
State-operated school:
Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-affiliated schools:
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