Santa teresa is located in Dona ana county New mexico with a geographic area of 10.0 square miles. The total population in Santa teresa is 6,553 with 51.1% male and 48.9% female. Children under age 5 represent 12.1% of the population, under age 18 equal 28.6% of the population and over age 65 is 14.3% of the population. The median household income is $51,726, per capita income is $23,548. There are a total of 2,181 housing units with 72.4% owner occupied. Education includes 4.4% of residents that are high school graduates and 46.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Santa teresa in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.
