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Santa Maria

Texas · 669 residents · 0.284 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 177 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,800. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 37.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
669
−21%since 2000
from 846 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,356 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 2,979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+93%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5536567598619642000201020202024Santa Maria
2024669
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,207
+197%since 2000
from $5,794 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+8%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information42%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+31.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.8%(844)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(669)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
36.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
88.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 39.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
42.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.2%
−47.7 ptssince 2013
from 65.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.6%
+31.5 ptssince 2017
from 34.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
5.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 13.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
94.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Maria, Texas?

Santa Maria, Texas has about 669 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Santa Maria, Texas expensive?

In Santa Maria, Texas, the median home is worth about $76,800.

How educated are people in Santa Maria, Texas?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Maria, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Maria, Texas?

About 37.2% of people in Santa Maria, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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