Santa Maria, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Santa Maria | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,603 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4338.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.42% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 26.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 27,149 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Santa Maria grew by 32.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 103,105 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Santa Maria has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Santa Maria | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,565 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.12% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Santa Maria is about 15% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Santa Maria | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $437,294 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,835 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Santa Maria is about 19.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,835 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Santa Maria spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 170 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Santa Maria | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 170 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,258 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,480 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,453 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Santa Maria is 20 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Santa Maria has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Santa Maria | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.75 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Santa Maria has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Santa Maria | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Maria, California.
What is the population of Santa Maria, California?
The population of Santa Maria, California is 101,603, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Santa Maria, California?
The population density of Santa Maria, California is 4338.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Santa Maria, California?
The median household income in Santa Maria, California is $82,565, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Santa Maria, California?
The median home price in Santa Maria, California is $437,294, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Maria, California?
The unemployment rate in Santa Maria, California is 6.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.