Santa Monica, TX Demographics

A map of Santa Monica's Population by Race

Santa Monica, Texas has an estimated population of 98, a large increase from the 86 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Monica, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Monica has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Santa Monica, that probability was 22.8% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Monica is ranked the 1668th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. 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 Monica was ranked the 1725th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Monica's White Population

0 residents of Santa Monica, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Monica is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Santa Monica ranks 1502nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Monica's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Santa Monica's population has decreased from 10.5% to 0.0%.

Santa Monica is less White than neighboring Rio Hondo (9.1% White), San Perlita (4.1% White), and Lasana (100% White).

Santa Monica's Black Population

0 residents of Santa Monica, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Monica is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Santa Monica ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Monica's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Santa Monica's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Santa Monica's Asian Population

0 residents of Santa Monica, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Monica is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Santa Monica ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Monica's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Santa Monica's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Santa Monica is less Asian than neighboring Rio Hondo (0.5% Asian).

Santa Monica's Hispanic Population

98 residents of Santa Monica, or 100.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Monica is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Monica ranks 338th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Monica's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Monica's population has increased from 87.2% to 100.0%.

Santa Monica is more Hispanic than neighboring Rio Hondo (89.1% Hispanic), San Perlita (95.9% Hispanic), and Lasana (0% Hispanic).

Santa Monica's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Santa Monica, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Monica is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Monica ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Monica's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Monica's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Santa Monica is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rio Hondo (0.2% Native American/Other).

Santa Monica's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Santa Monica, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Monica is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Monica ranks 1425th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Monica's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Monica's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Santa Monica is less Multiracial than neighboring Rio Hondo (1.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.