Santa Paula is a city located in Ventura County California. Santa Paula has a 2024 population of 32,131. Santa Paula is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 4.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,773 in 2020.
The average household income in Santa Paula is $97,373 with a poverty rate of 15.32%. The median age in Santa Paula is 35.2 years: 35.7 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Paula was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,849 | 60.41% |
| Two or more races | 5,958 | 19.09% |
| Other race | 5,174 | 16.58% |
| Black or African American | 414 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 408 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 386 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,417 | 3.3 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Married | 4,911 | 3.91 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 2,149 | 1.32 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Female | 1,789 | 3.87 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 568 | 3.73 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
3.76
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
53.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,982 | 15.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,697 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,956 | 9.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 964 | 4.86% |
| High School Graduate | 4,157 | 20.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,005 | 20.21% |
| Some College | 4,060 | 20.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,057 | 8,392 | 1,142 |
| White | 3,779 | 3,528 | 1,244 |
| 2+ Races | 3,566 | 2,265 | 296 |
| Other Race | 3,179 | 1,890 | 244 |
| Black | 365 | 351 | 293 |
| Native American | 310 | 208 | 18 |
| Asian | 302 | 288 | 186 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 80.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,892 | $71,118 | $45,066 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,979 | $81,923 | $55,738 |
| High School Graduate | $40,491 | $49,121 | $31,190 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,612 | $33,103 | $25,944 |
| Overall | $41,037 | $47,789 | $36,483 |
| Some College | $52,823 | $64,835 | $42,260 |
$41,037
Average Earnings
$47,789
Average Male
$36,483
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.18% of Santa Paula residents speak only English, while 65.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 63.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24,989 | 4,370 | 17.49% |
| Other | 5,160 | 766 | 14.84% |
| Multiple | 5,949 | 397 | 6.67% |
| White | 4,506 | 325 | 7.21% |
| Native | 408 | 42 | 10.29% |
| Black | 404 | 1 | 0.25% |
15.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.64%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Paula is Hispanic, with 17.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Paula is Black, with 0.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.55% |
| High School | 8.87% |
| Some College | 6.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.84% |
| Male Employed | 6.39% |
| Female Employed | 6.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,917 | $103,035 |
| Households | $77,130 | $97,373 |
| Married Families | $102,739 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,796 | $61,077 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
645
Number of Veterans
602
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 257 |
| Second Gulf War | 192 |
| Korea | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 241 |
| 18 to 34 | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 522 | 3.77% |
| Hispanic | 195 | 1.09% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 25 | 7.31% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 11 | 2.81% |
| Black | 5 | 1.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.85%
Born in Santa Paula
67.78%
Native Born
32.22%
Foreign Born
20.33%
Non Citizen
11.89%
Naturalized
67.78% of Santa Paula residents were born in the United States, with 58.85% having been born in California. 20.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 33,829 | 339 | 1.01% |
| 2028 | 33,490 | 340 | 1.03% |
| 2027 | 33,150 | 339 | 1.03% |
| 2026 | 32,811 | 340 | 1.05% |
| 2025 | 32,471 | 340 | 1.06% |
| 2024 | 32,131 | 339 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 31,792 | 378 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 31,414 | 244 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 31,170 | 397 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 30,773 | 621 | 2.06% |
| 2019 | 30,152 | -146 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 30,298 | -121 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 30,419 | -36 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 30,455 | -87 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 30,542 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 30,536 | 145 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 30,391 | 184 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 30,207 | 237 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 29,970 | 270 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 29,700 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 28,598 | 3,536 | 14.11% |
| 1990 | 25,062 | 4,404 | 21.32% |
| 1980 | 20,658 | 2,657 | 14.76% |
| 1970 | 18,001 | 4,722 | 35.56% |
| 1960 | 13,279 | 2,230 | 20.18% |
| 1950 | 11,049 | 2,063 | 22.96% |
| 1940 | 8,986 | 1,534 | 20.59% |
| 1930 | 7,452 | 3,485 | 87.85% |
| 1920 | 3,967 | 1,751 | 79.02% |
| 1910 | 2,216 | 1,169 | 111.65% |
| 1890 | 1,047 | 859 | 456.91% |
| 1880 | 188 | -33,641 | -99.44% |