Santa Maria, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Santa Maria, California is 109,880 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $84,617, the median home value is $478,200, and the median age is 29.3.
The population has grown 11.7% since 2010 (99,689 → 111,346).
109,880
Population
4817
People / sq mi
$84,617
Median Income
$478,200
Median Home Value
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Santa Maria covers 22.8 sq mi of land at 4817 people per square mile.
About Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria skews on age — the median resident is 29.3, younger than the national median. With 109,880 residents, Santa Maria is a city in California.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $84,617 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.2%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $478,200, with typical rent around $1,842.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 15.1%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Santa Maria city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Santa Maria city had a population of 99,689 in 2010 and 111,346 in 2024, a 11.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 111,346 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.79%.
111,346
Population (2024)
99,689
Population (2010)
111,346
Peak (2024)
0.79%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 99,689 |
| 2011 | 100,293 |
| 2012 | 101,116 |
| 2013 | 102,057 |
| 2014 | 103,021 |
| 2015 | 104,462 |
| 2016 | 105,811 |
| 2017 | 106,298 |
| 2018 | 107,218 |
| 2019 | 107,263 |
| 2020 | 109,782 |
| 2021 | 110,072 |
| 2022 | 110,385 |
| 2023 | 110,641 |
| 2024 | 111,346 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$84,617
Median Household Income
$26,772
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$478,200
Median Home Value
$1,842
Median Rent
51.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
63.3%
High School+
15.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
71.8%
Public Transit
5.3%
Work From Home
22.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.9%
Foreign Born
33.4%
Non-English at Home
4.3%
Veterans
11.4%
With Disability
84.5%
Health Insurance
93.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Agriculture & Mining | 23.1% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Maria, California has a population of 109,880 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Santa Maria, California is $84,617, with 11.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Santa Maria, California is $478,200, with median monthly rent at $1,842 and a homeownership rate of 51.2%.
The median age in Santa Maria, California is 29.3 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
The population has grown 11.7% since 2010 (99,689 → 111,346).
Santa Maria city, CA Climate
Santa Maria city, CA has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F) and receives about 454 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15°C
Avg Temp
454
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 53° | 93 mm |
| February | 13° / 55° | 97 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 82 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 31 mm |
| May | 15° / 60° | 8 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 1 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 0 mm |
| August | 18° / 65° | 1 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 8 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 17 mm |
| November | 14° / 57° | 48 mm |
| December | 11° / 53° | 68 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Santa Maria city, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Santa Maria city, CA are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 25°C high). The coldest is December (near 4°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.