Demographics & People — Santa Paula, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 31,202 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~31,800 |
| Median Age | 35.7 |
| Total Households | 9,417 |
| Family Households | 7,268 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5076 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,849 |
| Black or African American | 414 |
| Asian | 386 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25,152 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 25,158 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 24,542 |
| Other groups | 22,945 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,330 |
| German | 1,168 |
| English | 1,035 |
| American | 777 |
| Irish | 675 |
| Italian | 594 |
| Norwegian | 311 |
Language
| English Only | 9,888 |
| Spanish | 18,395 |
| Population 5+ | 28,930 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 724 |
| Population 18+ | 22,398 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Santa Paula, California.