Santa Maria is a CDP located in Cameron County Texas. Santa Maria has a 2024 population of 563. Santa Maria is currently declining at a rate of -2.09% annually and its population has decreased by -22.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 724 in 2020.
The average household income in Santa Maria is $42,367 with a poverty rate of 35.09%. The median age in Santa Maria is 48.3 years: 44 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Maria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 451 | 76.83% |
| Two or more races | 136 | 23.17% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 166 | 3.54 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Married | 102 | 3.34 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 33 | 6.33 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Non Family | 26 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 2.2 | 100 | 0 |
4.01
Average Family Size
3.54
Average Household Size
88.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 18.54% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 1.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 98 | 23.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 179 | 43.66% |
| Some College | 50 | 12.2% |
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 | 410 | 155 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 37.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 1.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $17,059 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,500 | $27,727 | $0 |
| Some College | $60,096 | $0 | $0 |
$27,500
Average Earnings
$27,727
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
25.86% of Santa Maria residents speak only English, while 74.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 74.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 587 | 206 | 35.09% |
| Multiple | 136 | 73 | 53.68% |
35.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.91%
Male Poverty Rate
44.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Maria is Multiple, with 53.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Maria is Hispanic, with 35.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.59% |
| High School | 36.73% |
| Some College | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 30.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $46,094 |
| Households | $30,156 | $42,367 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 3.31% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.9%
Labor Force Participation
37.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
53.32%
Born in Santa Maria
69.85%
Native Born
30.15%
Foreign Born
20.27%
Non Citizen
9.88%
Naturalized
69.85% of Santa Maria residents were born in the United States, with 53.32% having been born in Texas. 20.27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 563 | -12 | -2.09% |
| 2023 | 575 | -12 | -2.04% |
| 2022 | 587 | -31 | -5.02% |
| 2021 | 618 | -106 | -14.64% |
| 2020 | 724 | 96 | 15.29% |
| 2019 | 628 | -104 | -14.21% |
| 2018 | 732 | -76 | -9.41% |
| 2017 | 808 | 7 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 801 | -21 | -2.55% |
| 2015 | 822 | -108 | -11.61% |
| 2014 | 930 | 66 | 7.64% |
| 2013 | 864 | -36 | -4% |
| 2012 | 900 | 95 | 11.8% |
| 2011 | 805 | 72 | 9.82% |
| 2010 | 733 | 0 | 0% |