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Santa Monica

Texas · 98 residents · 0.993 sq mi
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Santa Monica has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,375. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98
+26%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
99 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.9
−18%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
043861291722000201020202024Santa Monica
202498
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,375
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,482 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,948
+114%since 2000
from $14,438 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
+77.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.136
+112%since 2010
from 0.064 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Santa Monica on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.6%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.5%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(98)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+65.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.8%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−79.3 ptssince 2012
from 79.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+47.8 ptssince 2017
from 52.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
17.3%
−46.6 ptssince 2016
from 63.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
82.7%
+46.6 ptssince 2016
from 36.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Monica, Texas?

Santa Monica, Texas has about 98 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Monica, Texas earns about $89,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Santa Monica, Texas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Monica, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Monica, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Santa Monica, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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