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Santa Maria

Texas · 651 residents · 0.284 sq mi
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Santa Maria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,196. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 195 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,200. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
651
−23%since 2000
from 846 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,292 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 2,979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+34%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5536567598619642000201020202024Santa Maria
2024669
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,196
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$11,426
+97%since 2000
from $5,794 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−32%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.2%(633)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(20)
Diversity Score
3
+943%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
41.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
33.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2013
from 65.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Maria, Texas?

Santa Maria, Texas has about 651 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santa Maria, Texas?

The typical household in Santa Maria, Texas earns about $29,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Maria, Texas expensive?

In Santa Maria, Texas, the median home is worth about $33,200, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Maria, Texas?

About 3.6% 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 30.0% of people in Santa Maria, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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