Santa Fe, NM
Latest: 2024
Safe Democratic — shifted 4.8pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 156K residents — 1 counties
Race & ancestry
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 44.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(20) | 47.9% |
▶Black / African American(8) | 1.0% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.5% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(8) | 0.4% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(7) | 3.3% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.3% |
Religious adherence
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 49.6% | 69.4% |
| Other | 14.1% | 19.7% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 5.4% | 7.5% |
| Mainline Protestant | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Orthodox Christian | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Non-religious | 28.5% | — |
Presidential results
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+48.9 |
| 2020 | Biden+53.8 |
| 2016 | Clinton+51.0 |
| 2012 | Obama+51.1 |
| 2008 | Obama+55.1 |
| 2004 | Kerry+43.2 |
| 2000 | Gore+36.5 |
| 1996 | Clinton+36.5 |
| 1992 | Clinton+40.8 |
Santa Fe, NM is a metro area that has a population of 156,105. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+48.9. Akashic Edge tracks 29 presidential elections here, dating back to 1912.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73.3% | 24.4% | D+48.9 | R+4.8 |
| 2020 | 76.0% | 22.3% | D+53.8 | D+2.7 |
| 2016 | 71.1% | 20.1% | D+51.0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | 73.5% | 22.4% | D+51.1 | R+4.0 |
| 2008 | 76.9% | 21.9% | D+55.1 | D+11.8 |
| 2004 | 71.1% | 27.9% | D+43.2 | D+6.7 |
| 2000 | 64.7% | 28.2% | D+36.5 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | 62.1% | 25.6% | D+36.5 | R+4.3 |
| 1992 | 63.4% | 22.6% | D+40.8 | D+11.8 |
| 1988 | 63.9% | 34.9% | D+28.9 | D+22.1 |
| 1984 | 52.9% | 46.0% | D+6.9 | D+5.8 |
| 1980 | 43.9% | 42.9% | D+1.0 | R+8.8 |
| 1976 | 54.3% | 44.5% | D+9.8 | D+16.1 |
| 1972 | 46.3% | 52.5% | R+6.2 | R+7.2 |
| 1968 | 49.1% | 48.1% | D+1.0 | R+35.7 |
| 1964 | 68.1% | 31.5% | D+36.6 | D+20.5 |
| 1960 | 58.0% | 42.0% | D+16.1 | D+31.0 |
| 1956 | 42.6% | 57.4% | R+14.9 | R+0.2 |
| 1952 | 42.6% | 57.4% | R+14.7 | R+4.4 |
| 1948 | 44.8% | 55.2% | R+10.3 | — |
What defines Santa Fe, NM?
It has a diverse, highly educated electorate — the core of the modern Democratic coalition.
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Counties in Santa Fe, NM
2024 presidential results across the counties that make up this geography.
Sort:
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 156K | D+48.9 | 61,405 | 20,457 | 83,719 | 100.0% |
1 countiesTotal votes: 83,719
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Key Insights
High-confidence patterns distilled from this geography's election history.
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 48.9% margin
- College attainment is 46% — 13pp above the national average. Similar education levels correlate with Democratic lean nationally
Who Lives Here
A race-first Census view with ancestry expansion where source coverage is strong enough to support detail.
Census race profile
Major Census race and ethnicity groups shown as a share of total population.
| Group | Santa Fe, NM | National |
|---|---|---|
▶Hispanic / Latino(20) | 47.9% | 19.3% |
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 44.0% | 57.4% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(7) | 3.3% | 0.9% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.3% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.5% | 6.0% |
▶Black / African American(8) | 1.0% | 12.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(8) | 0.4% | 0.9% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Method notes
Religious Adherents
Population that are religious adherents:
71.5%
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +57.4pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Catholic-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Democratic-leaning urban and suburban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.6% | 69.4% | — | — | |
| 14.1% | 19.7% | — | — | |
| 5.4% | 7.5% | — | — | |
| 2.2% | 3.0% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.9% | 1.3% | — | — |
| 0.2% | 0.3% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 28.5% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Santa Fe, NM metro area? 156,105 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
Read this geography's profile in three layers: local, state (where available), and national baseline.
46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 13pp above the national average. Places with similar education levels vote D+16 on average nationally.
Population & electorate
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Total population
156K
Share of U.S. population
0.05%
Voting-age population
82.3%
Economic profile
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Median household income
$79,071
Poverty rate
12.0%
College degree
46.1%
Homeownership
71.5%
Community profile
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Median age
48.7 yrs
Age 18–29
12.2%
Age 65+
28.0%
Foreign born
12.1%
Non-English at home
30.4%
English only
69.6%
Turnout in Santa Fe, NM
Estimated using 2020 Census voting-age population.
65.2%
+1.2pp
128,484
1988–2024
How competitive is Santa Fe, NM?
Safe DAvg margin: D+51.2 (last 3 elections)
2008
D+55.1
2012
D+51.1
2016
D+51.0
2020
D+53.8
2024
D+48.9
6.1pp
0
D+52.0
Do voters in Santa Fe, NM split their tickets?
Divergence between offices in the same election reveals persuadable voters.
Heavy splitting (42/100)
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | D+48.9 | D+51.1 | 2.2pp |
Average divergence across office pairs: 11.2pp
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