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Santa Margarita

California · 1,259 residents · 0.517 sq mi
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Santa Margarita is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,737. Population has declined 12% since 2011. Median home value is $380,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,259
−12%vs 2011
vs 1,429 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,435 / sq mi
−12%vs 2011
vs 2,764 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+10%vs 2011
vs 37.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5738481K1K2K201020202024Santa Margarita
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,737
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,032 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$24,163
+25%vs 2011
vs $19,328 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.415 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $337,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,037 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.6% in 2011
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
−9%vs 2011
vs 6.9 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18%(257)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.9%(527)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(963)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(206)
Asian2.2%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.9%(515)
Diversity Score
41
+11%vs 2011
vs 37 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 20.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
Female
51.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.4% in 2011
Foreign born
2.4%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Margarita, California?

Santa Margarita, California has about 1,259 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santa Margarita, California?

The typical household in Santa Margarita, California earns about $60,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Margarita, California expensive?

In Santa Margarita, California, the median home is worth about $380,000, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Margarita, California?

About 24.0% 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 12.7% of people in Santa Margarita, California live below the federal poverty line.

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