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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Martin

California · 1,750 residents · 11.6 sq mi
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San Martin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,179. Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 2,480 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $253,600. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $253,600, the poverty rate sits 46% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,750
−59%vs 2000
vs 4,230 in 2000
1990 – 2024
151 / sq mi
−59%vs 2000
vs 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.6
−19%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024San Martin
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,179
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,064 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,066
−57%vs 2000
vs $25,944 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.3%
+10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$253,600
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $488,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$627
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $679 in 2000
US average: $450
47.7%
−21.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.5% in 2000
52.3% rent
7.2
+3%vs 2000
vs 7.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(2,122)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(1,667)
Asian6.1%(256)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.6%(2,945)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(1,248)
Black2.9%(50)
Hispanic / Latino48.2%(843)
Asian8.2%(144)
Other17.6%(308)
Diversity Score80.6%(1,411)
81
+16%vs 2000
vs 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.0%
−17.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.1 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in San Martin, California?

San Martin, California has about 1,750 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Martin, California?

The typical household in San Martin, California earns about $35,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Martin, California expensive?

In San Martin, California, the median home is worth about $253,600, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in San Martin, California?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in San Martin, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Martin, California?

About 19.3% of people in San Martin, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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