Santa Maria, CA Demographics
A map of Santa Maria's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 83,968 | 76.5% |
White | 16,758 | 15.3% |
Asian | 4,999 | 4.6% |
Multiracial | 2,017 | 1.8% |
Black | 1,043 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 922 | 0.8% |
Santa Maria, California had a population of 109,707 in 2020. It was 15.3% White, 1.0% Black, 4.6% Asian, 76.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Santa Maria, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Maria is the 63rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Santa Maria's White Population
16,758 residents of Santa Maria identify as White, or 15.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Santa Maria less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Maria is ranked #1356 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Santa Maria is more White than neighboring Guadalupe (7.4% White). Santa Maria is less White than neighboring Orcutt (56% White), Nipomo (47.6% White), Casmalia (49.7% White), and Garey (62.5% White).
Santa Maria's Black Population
1,043 residents of Santa Maria identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Santa Maria roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Maria is ranked #698 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Santa Maria is more Black than neighboring Nipomo (0.7% Black), Casmalia (0% Black), Guadalupe (0.5% Black), and Garey (0% Black). Santa Maria is less Black than neighboring Orcutt (1.1% Black).
Santa Maria's Asian Population
4,999 residents of Santa Maria identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Santa Maria slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Maria is ranked #500 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Santa Maria is more Asian than neighboring Orcutt (3.6% Asian), Nipomo (2.3% Asian), Casmalia (0.7% Asian), Guadalupe (2.1% Asian), and Garey (1.4% Asian).
Santa Maria's Hispanic Population
83,968 residents of Santa Maria identify as Hispanic, or 76.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Santa Maria considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Maria is ranked #178 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Santa Maria is more Hispanic than neighboring Orcutt (33% Hispanic), Nipomo (44.2% Hispanic), Casmalia (42.9% Hispanic), and Garey (25% Hispanic). Santa Maria is less Hispanic than neighboring Guadalupe (88.1% Hispanic).
Santa Maria's Native American/Other Population
922 residents of Santa Maria identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Santa Maria roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Maria is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Santa Maria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Casmalia (0% Native American/Other), and Guadalupe (0.7% Native American/Other). Santa Maria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orcutt (1.1% Native American/Other), Nipomo (1% Native American/Other), and Garey (2.8% Native American/Other).
Santa Maria's Multiracial Population
2,017 residents of Santa Maria identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Santa Maria roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Maria is ranked #1349 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Santa Maria is more Multiracial than neighboring Guadalupe (1.2% Multiracial). Santa Maria is less Multiracial than neighboring Orcutt (5.2% Multiracial), Nipomo (4.2% Multiracial), Casmalia (6.8% Multiracial), and Garey (8.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.