Demographics & People — Santa Maria, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 109,880 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~111,800 |
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| Median Age | 29.3 |
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| Total Households | 29,092 |
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| Family Households | 22,953 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.73 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4817 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40,620 |
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| Black or African American | 1,126 |
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| Asian | 4,711 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 86,680 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 85,175 |
| Other groups | 81,580 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 79,875 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 15,921 |
| German | 3,327 |
| English | 3,166 |
| Irish | 2,956 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,840 |
| American | 1,813 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,639 |
Language
| English Only | 33,403 |
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| Spanish | 60,590 |
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| Population 5+ | 100,071 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,123 |
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| Population 18+ | 75,261 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Santa Maria, California.
