CITY · 2020 ACS
Santa Margarita
California · 1,291 residents · 0.517 sq mi
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The short version
Population has grown 15% since 2019. Median home value is $511,000.
At a glance
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
Information8.4%
Retail trade6.3%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
Other services3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$511,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $525,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,061)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.9%(144)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(943)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(264)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other3.7%(48)
Diversity Score49.7%(641)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
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 1,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Santa Margarita, California expensive?
In Santa Margarita, California, the median home is worth about $511,000, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.
How educated are people in Santa Margarita, California?
About 38.0% 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 8.2% of people in Santa Margarita, California live below the federal poverty line.
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