Santa Rosa City, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 2744 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the city. The population density was 645.7 people per square mile (249.31/kmē), making it the 73rd most densely populated city in New Mexico. There were 1024 housing units at an average density of 240.9 per square mile (93.01/kmē). The average household size was 2.5 persons, and the average family size was 3.03 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 20% from 45 to 64, and 12% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 74 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 68.9 females. The median age was 36.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Santa Rosa City was 35.2 and 38.1 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 57.47% White, 2.19% Black or African American, 1.75% American Indian, 0.87% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 4.56% from two or more races and 33.13% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25085, making it the 150th wealthiest city by median household income among the New Mexico. The median income for a family in the city was $28782, it is New Mexico's 151st wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $11168, making its New Mexico's 151st highest city by per capita income. The median income was $12897, Males have a median income of $13099 versus $12708 for females.
In 2000, 748 pupils and students, of which 414 are male and 334 are female, 27.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 30 nursery or pri school, 43 kindergarten, 308 elementary school, 260 high school and 107 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2744 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2752 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2755 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2816 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2778 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2820 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2700 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2671 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2652 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2677 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2642 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 22 | 30 |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| Elementary school | 148 | 160 | 308 |
| High school | 164 | 96 | 260 |
| College or graduate school | 72 | 35 | 107 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa city, New Mexico | $25085 | $28782 | $11168 |
| Guadalupe County, New Mexico | $24783 | $28279 | $11241 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |