Santa Fe County, New Mexico Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
156,105
Median Age
48.7
Male Median
47.0
Female Median
50.6
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Population Growth

Santa Fe County, New Mexico Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +10.2%%.
+10.2%% Growth
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.7 | 156,105 |
| 2023 | 48.5 | 155,175 |
| 2022 | 47.7 | 154,481 |
| 2021 | 47.1 | 153,632 |
| 2020 | 46.8 | 150,319 |
| 2019 | 46.3 | 149,293 |
| 2018 | 45.8 | 148,917 |
| 2017 | 45.3 | 147,514 |
| 2016 | 45.0 | 147,320 |
| 2015 | 44.4 | 147,108 |
| 2014 | 43.9 | 146,361 |
| 2013 | 43.4 | 145,400 |
| 2012 | 43.0 | 144,209 |
| 2011 | 42.6 | 143,053 |
| 2010 | 42.2 | 141,702 |
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.7% |
| 5–17 | 12.4% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.6% |
| 65+ | 28.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Santa Fe County, New Mexico
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 78.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 28.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 50.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Santa Fe County, New Mexico
The median age in Santa Fe County, New Mexico is 48.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Santa Fe County, New Mexico is 156,105.
In Santa Fe County, New Mexico, seniors (ages 65+) make up 28.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Santa Fe County, New Mexico is aging.