Santa Fe Population 2026

Santa Fe has a population of 87,505, making it the #398 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Mexico. It is about 101× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Santa Fe (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
87,505
Rank in United States
#398
Coordinates
35.69°N, 105.94°W
~2,132 m elevation · America/Denver
Distance to capital (Washington)
2,571 km
1,597 miles, straight line

Other big cities in New Mexico

CityPopulationRank in United States
Albuquerque564,559#31
Las Cruces101,643#316
Rio Rancho87,521#396
Enchanted Hills87,521#397
Roswell48,544#908
Farmington42,871#1029
South Valley40,976#1085
Clovis39,480#1130

Cities near Santa Fe

FAQ

What is the population of Santa Fe?
Santa Fe has a population of 87,505 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #398 biggest city in United States.
What state is Santa Fe in?
Santa Fe is located in New Mexico, United States.
Is Santa Fe the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,571 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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