Santa Maria

City in Santa Barbara County, California

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Santa Maria is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, with 109,707 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 217 ft (66 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Orcutt, 4.6 miles S.

About Santa Maria

Santa Maria (Spanish for "St. Mary") is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Located on the Central Coast of California, it is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Santa Barbara and 150 miles (240 km) northwest of Los Angeles. Its population was 109,707 at the 2020 census. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria–style barbecue.

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Living in Santa Maria

Median household income
$84,746
Median home value
$531,700
Median rent
$1,925/mo
Median age
29.3
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Santa Maria, CA population

Santa Maria had 109,707 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census109,707
Density4,810 per sq mi (1,857 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Santa Maria at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySanta Barbara County
TypeCity
Population109,707 (2020)
Land area22.81 sq mi (59.1 km²)
Water area0.61 sq mi (1.58 km²)
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates34.9331° N, 120.4436° W
ZIP code93458
Official websiteci.santa-maria.ca.us
Census code (GEOID)0669196

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Santa Maria

What county is Santa Maria in?

Santa Maria is in Santa Barbara County, California.

What is the population of Santa Maria, CA?

109,707 people lived in Santa Maria at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Santa Maria, CA?

The ZIP code of Santa Maria is 93458.

What is the elevation of Santa Maria?

217 feet (66 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Santa Maria?

Orcutt (4.6 mi), Nipomo (7.4 mi), Guadalupe (7.7 mi), Garey (8.0 mi), Casmalia (8.2 mi).

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