Santa Maria, CA population by race
The table below shows Santa Maria's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,912 | 50.13% |
| Black or African American | 1,373 | 1.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,211 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 5,139 | 4.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 14,641 | 13.37% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 31,247 | 28.52% |
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Santa Maria population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Santa Maria has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Santa Maria's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Santa Maria population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 50.13% are white, 1.25% are Black or African American, 2.02% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.69% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 13.37% are some other race and 28.52% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Santa Maria, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Santa Maria is White with a population of 54,912 (50.13% of the total population).
Santa Maria 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Santa Maria is White with a population of 54,912 (50.13% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 31,247 (28.52% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Santa Maria, CA
By ethnicity, 85,175 (77.75% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 24,368 (22.25% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Santa Maria, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 16,382 (67.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Santa Maria, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Santa Maria's Non-Hispanic population.
Santa Maria Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 16,382 | 67.23% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,279 | 5.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 148 | 0.61% |
| Asian alone | 4,916 | 20.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 20 | 0.08% |
| Some other race alone | 30 | 0.12% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,593 | 6.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in Santa Maria, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 79,875 (93.78% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Santa Maria, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Santa Maria's Hispanic population.
Santa Maria Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 79,875 | 93.78% |
| Puerto Rican | 732 | 0.86% |
| Cuban | 163 | 0.19% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,405 | 5.17% |
Things to know
What percentage of Santa Maria, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 77.75% of Santa Maria population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Santa Maria, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 79,875 (93.78% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Santa Maria, CA have?
Santa Maria, CA has 1,373 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.25% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Santa Maria is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Santa Maria, CA?
With 77.75% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Santa Maria.
That being said, with a 13.37% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Santa Maria.
What is the majority race in Santa Maria, CA?
With a population of 54,912 (50.13% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Santa Maria.
Some other races are second largest race in Santa Maria, with 13.37% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates