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Santa Paula

California · 30,657 residents · 5.53 sq mi
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Santa Paula has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,241. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $421,900. Despite a median home value of $421,900, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,657
+7%since 2000
from 28,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,544 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 5,171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+18%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K26K28K30K32K1990201020202024Santa Paula
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,241
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,651 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,820
+45%since 2000
from $15,736 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,383
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
46.1% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+69%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(7,551)
Black0.2%(69)
Hispanic / Latino71.2%(20,360)
Asian0.6%(180)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.7%(14,489)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(4,697)
Black0.3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino81.7%(25,051)
Asian0.7%(209)
Other1.4%(423)
Diversity Score37.5%(11,484)
Diversity Score
37
−26%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
28.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Paula, California?

Santa Paula, California has about 30,657 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Paula, California earns about $62,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Paula, California expensive?

In Santa Paula, California, the median home is worth about $421,900, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Paula, California?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Paula, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Paula, California?

About 16.1% of people in Santa Paula, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Paula, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Paula, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,595 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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