Santa Rosa, NM is a beautiful town located about an hour east of Albuquerque. With a population of 2,732 people and a population density of 525 people per square mile, Santa Rosa is one of the more rural areas in New Mexico.
The town has many local businesses that serve the community including grocery stores, clothing boutiques, restaurants, and more. It also offers year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding. The area is home to several local organizations including the Santa Rosa 4-H Club, the Lions Club Chapter of Santa Rosa, and the Santa Rosa Historical Society which organizes events throughout the year to celebrate its history. Finally, some popular sporting events that take place in Santa Rosa include football games at Santa Rosa High School and rodeo events at the County Fairgrounds.
The population in Santa Rosa is 2,732. There are 547 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Santa Rosa is 38.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Santa Rosa is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Santa Rosa
- 30.1% are married
- 17.1% are divorced
- 16.6% are married with children
- 27.4% have children, but are single
Race in Santa Rosa
- 20.6% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 75.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander