Economy & Jobs — Santa Cruz, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $33,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $17,123 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 92 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 20.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.5% |
| Construction | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 168 |
| Fast Food | 125 |
| Law Offices | 119 |
| Real Estate Offices | 110 |
| Physician Offices | 94 |
| Dental Offices | 77 |
| Hotels Motels | 61 |
| Insurance Agencies | 51 |
| Beauty Salons | 46 |
| Accounting Firms | 44 |
| Coffee Shops | 44 |
| Auto Repair | 43 |
| Commercial Banks | 37 |
| Gas Stations | 33 |
| Pet Grooming | 26 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
