Santa Maria, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
106,224
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
14.5%
Median Home
$344,100
Median Income
$63,341
Median Rent
$1,414
Santa Maria SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
4
Commute
8.5
Santa Maria, CA Crime Report
2,429
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,247.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-9.27%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Santa Maria / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,429 | 2,247.0 | 2,772.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 497 | 459.8 | 441.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 159 | 147.1 | 132.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 272 | 251.6 | 267.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,932 | 1,787.2 | 2,331.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 377 | 348.8 | 386.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 979 | 905.6 | 1,586.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 576 | 532.8 | 358.8 | 219.9 |
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 | 110 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 143 | 196 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 123 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 146 | 118 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 106,224 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 105,483 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 104,791 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 103,642 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 102,618 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 101,468 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 100,152 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 98,715 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 96,803 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 94,645 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Santa Maria
| Race | Santa Maria | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16.4% | 37.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.2% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 76.0% | 39.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Santa Maria
| Gender | Santa Maria | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Maria for adults over 25
| Education | Santa Maria | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 30.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 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 | 2.8% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.7% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 16.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
