Santa Maria, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Santa Maria was 110,125, a 0.44% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Santa Maria's population was 109,647, a decline of 0.09% compared to a population of 109,742 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Santa Maria, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Santa Maria increased by 33,118. In this period, the peak population was 110,125 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 77,007 - -
2001 77,670 663 0.86%
2002 78,914 1,244 1.6%
2003 80,727 1,813 2.3%
2004 82,606 1,879 2.33%
2005 83,835 1,229 1.49%
2006 83,981 146 0.17%
2007 84,429 448 0.53%
2008 85,510 1,081 1.28%
2009 86,069 559 0.65%
2010 99,633 13,564 15.76%
2011 99,940 307 0.31%
2012 100,754 814 0.81%
2013 101,627 873 0.87%
2014 102,497 870 0.86%
2015 103,471 974 0.95%
2016 104,802 1,331 1.29%
2017 105,423 621 0.59%
2018 105,660 237 0.22%
2019 105,926 266 0.25%
2020 109,742 3,816 3.6%
2021 109,647 -95 -0.09%
2022 110,125 478 0.44%
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Santa Maria, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Santa Maria's population increased by 22,626 (29.38%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Santa Maria's population increased by 10,109 (10.15%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Santa Maria's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Santa Maria's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 110,125. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Santa Maria's population peaked in year 2022 at 110,125.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Santa Maria's population was lowest in year 2000 at 77,007.

Santa Maria, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Santa Maria grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Santa Maria had an average annual population growth rate of 1.95% per year. Overall the population grew 43.01% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Santa Maria's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Santa Maria's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.95% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 383. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Santa Maria's population grew the most with an increase of 13,564 (15.76%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Santa Maria's population declined the most with a negative growth of 95 (-0.09%).

Things to know

Is Santa Maria, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Santa Maria's population increased by 383 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 95 (0.09%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 478 (0.44%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Santa Maria, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Santa Maria increased by 8,498 (8.36%). The population was highest at 110,125 in the year 2022 and lowest at 101,627 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.90%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Santa Maria, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
Free
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CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Santa Maria population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Santa Maria across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Santa Maria was 110,125, a 0.44% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Santa Maria population was 109,647, a decline of 0.09% compared to a population of 109,742 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Santa Maria increased by 33,118. In this period, the peak population was 110,125 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Santa Maria population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Santa Maria is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Santa Maria population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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