Santa Maria, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
105,528
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
12.7%
Median Home
$359,700
Median Income
$67,634
Median Rent
$1,475
Santa Maria SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
3
Commute
8
Santa Maria, CA Crime Report
3,306
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,057.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
30.31%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Santa Maria / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,306 | 3,057.1 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 834 | 771.2 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.8 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 179 | 165.5 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 572 | 528.9 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,472 | 2,285.9 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 328 | 303.3 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,114 | 1,030.1 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,030 | 952.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Santa Maria, CA Cost Of Living
125
Santa Maria's Overall Cost Of Living
Santa Maria's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Santa Maria | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 142 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 131 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 168 | 126 | 100 | |
Santa Maria, CA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Mr. Brendel | GFDL
Rankings for Santa Maria in California
Map Of Santa Maria, CA
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Population over time in Santa Maria
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 105,528 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 105,483 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 104,791 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 103,642 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 102,618 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 101,468 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 100,152 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 98,715 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 96,803 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 94,645 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Santa Maria
| Race | Santa Maria | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.4% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 76.7% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Santa Maria
| Gender | Santa Maria | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Maria for adults over 25
| Education | Santa Maria | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 29.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Santa Maria, California
| Income | Santa Maria | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.8% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.4% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
