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%.

Santa Maria city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

111,346

Population (2024)

99,689

Population (2010)

111,346

Peak (2024)

0.79%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	99,689	-	-	estimate
2011	100,293	+604	+0.61%	estimate
2012	101,116	+823	+0.82%	estimate
2013	102,057	+941	+0.93%	estimate
2014	103,021	+964	+0.94%	estimate
2015	104,462	+1,441	+1.40%	estimate
2016	105,811	+1,349	+1.29%	estimate
2017	106,298	+487	+0.46%	estimate
2018	107,218	+920	+0.87%	estimate
2019	107,263	+45	+0.04%	estimate
2020	109,782	+2,519	+2.35%	estimate
2021	110,072	+290	+0.26%	estimate
2022	110,385	+313	+0.28%	estimate
2023	110,641	+256	+0.23%	estimate
2024	111,346	+705	+0.64%	estimate

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).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.