CITY
Santa Margarita
California · 1,149 residents · 0.517 sq mi
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The short version
The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2023. Median home value is $684,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
Information12.6%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$684,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $643,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(64)
Diversity Score37.9%(252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,036)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(59)
Diversity Score22.8%(262)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Santa Margarita, California?
Santa Margarita, California has about 1,149 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Santa Margarita, California expensive?
In Santa Margarita, California, the median home is worth about $684,000.
How educated are people in Santa Margarita, California?
About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Margarita, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Santa Margarita, California?
About 3.0% of people in Santa Margarita, California live below the federal poverty line.
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CaliforniaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024