Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Santa Fe County: County in New Mexico, United States
About
Santa Fe County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 144,170 and a population density of 29 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 151,946 inhabitants. Its county seat is Santa Fe. The county was created 173 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Santa Fe County
| Population : | 151,946 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| Different from : | Santa Fe, Santa Fe Municipal Government |
| Twitter username : | santafecounty |
| Area : | 4944 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.08% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.92% |
| Named for : | Santa Fe |
| Altitude : | 6,617 feet / 2017 meters |
| Capital : | Santa Fe |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 01:37:17 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 31 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Santa Fe County is located at 35°30'25"N 105°58'34"W (35.5068600, -105.9761200). It has 6 neighbors: Bernalillo County, Los Alamos County, Mora County, Rio Arriba County, Sandoval County and Torrance County.
Santa Fe County map
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The largest city of Santa Fe County is Santa Fe with a population of 84,996. Other cities include, Eldorado at Santa Fe population 6,130, La Cienega population 3,819 and El Valle de Arroyo Seco population 1,440. See all Santa Fe County cities & populated places.
Santa Fe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Fe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe | 6,130 | City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Edgewood | 6,092 | Town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico |
| La Cienega | 3,819 | City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Pojoaque | 1,907 | Census designated place |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 1,440 | City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Santa Fe County
Santa Fe County has 6 neighbours.
- Bernalillo County county in New Mexico, United States
- Los Alamos County county in New Mexico, United States
- Mora County county in New Mexico, United States
- Rio Arriba County county in New Mexico, United States
- Sandoval County county in New Mexico, United States
- Torrance County county in New Mexico, United States
- Santa Fe
Demographics
The population of Santa Fe County increased by 5.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 144,170 | - | census |
| 2011 | 145,847 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 146,722 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 147,465 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 147,782 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 148,098 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 148,758 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 149,491 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 149,761 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 150,358 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 151,946 | 1.05% | estimation process |
New Mexico Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
| Doña Ana County | 221,262 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Sandoval County | 148,904 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
| Valencia County | 77,574 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Eddy County | 58,418 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Curry County | 48,793 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Roswell | 47,596 | A city in Chaves County, New Mexico. |
