Santa Paula, CA Demographics
A map of Santa Paula's Population by Race
Santa Paula, California has an estimated population of 31,376, a slight increase from the 30,657 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% Hispanic, 13.4% White, 1.3% Black, 1.3% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Paula, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Santa Paula has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Santa Paula, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 31.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Santa Paula is ranked the 262nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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 Paula was ranked the 268th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Santa Paula's White Population
4,212 residents of Santa Paula, or 13.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Paula is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Santa Paula ranks 1356th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Paula's White population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of Santa Paula's population has decreased from 15.3% to 13.4%.
Santa Paula is more White than neighboring Saticoy (5.1% White). Santa Paula is less White than neighboring Somis (56.6% White), Camarillo (49.3% White), El Rio (14.5% White), and Fillmore (24% White).
Santa Paula's Black Population
420 residents of Santa Paula, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Paula is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Santa Paula ranks 1241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Paula's Black population has grown by an estimated 412.2%. Black residents' share of Santa Paula's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.3%.
Santa Paula is more Black than neighboring Saticoy (0% Black), Somis (0% Black), El Rio (0.3% Black), and Fillmore (0.5% Black). Santa Paula is less Black than neighboring Camarillo (3% Black).
Santa Paula's Asian Population
410 residents of Santa Paula, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Paula is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Santa Paula ranks 1254th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Paula's Asian population has grown by an estimated 96.2%. Asian residents' share of Santa Paula's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.3%.
Santa Paula is more Asian than neighboring Saticoy (0.9% Asian), El Rio (0.3% Asian), and Fillmore (1.1% Asian). Santa Paula is less Asian than neighboring Somis (6.3% Asian), and Camarillo (11.1% Asian).
Santa Paula's Hispanic Population
25,625 residents of Santa Paula, or 81.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Paula is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Paula ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Paula's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Paula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.7%.
Santa Paula is more Hispanic than neighboring Somis (35.2% Hispanic), Camarillo (30.3% Hispanic), and Fillmore (71.1% Hispanic). Santa Paula is less Hispanic than neighboring Saticoy (93.6% Hispanic), and El Rio (84.5% Hispanic).
Santa Paula's Native American/Other Population
366 residents of Santa Paula, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Paula is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Paula ranks 1345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Paula's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 89.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Paula's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.
Santa Paula is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saticoy (0% Native American/Other), Somis (0% Native American/Other), Camarillo (1.1% Native American/Other), El Rio (0% Native American/Other), and Fillmore (0.3% Native American/Other).
Santa Paula's Multiracial Population
343 residents of Santa Paula, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Paula is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Paula ranks 1418th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Santa Paula's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Paula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.
Santa Paula is more Multiracial than neighboring Saticoy (0.4% Multiracial), and El Rio (0.5% Multiracial). Santa Paula is less Multiracial than neighboring Somis (1.9% Multiracial), Camarillo (5.2% Multiracial), and Fillmore (3.1% 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.