Santa Monica City PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

103,801

0.433% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.9

2.25% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.8%

2.88% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$99,578

2.45% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$1.54M

0.209% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,139

1.16% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Santa Monica City PUMA, CA had a population of 104k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $99,578. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA grew from 103,353 to 103,801, a 0.433% increase and its median household income grew from $97,192 to $99,578, a 2.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.55%), White (Hispanic) (8.22%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.71%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.8%).

27.5% of the households in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.4% of the residents in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Santa Monica City PUMA, CA are Santa Monica College (8,388 degrees awarded in 2021), International School of Cosmetology (116350) (71 degrees), and Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine (69 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was $1.54M, and the homeownership rate was 29%.

Most people in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Santa Monica City PUMA, CA borders LA City (Central/Pacific Palisades) PUMA, CA, LA City (West Central/Westwood & West Los Angeles) PUMA, CA, LA (Southwest/Marina del Rey & Westchester) & Culver City Cities PUMA, CA, and Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach Cities PUMA, CA.

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Population & Diversity

Santa Monica City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 104k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.7% of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (23.5k people).

In 2021, there were 7.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.2k people) in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.88k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.54k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA are Spanish (11,868 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,068 households), and Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari) (1,801 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,556

Women

50.6%

51,325

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 103,881 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.4%

2021 Citizenship

91.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.4% of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was 91.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.2k ± 1.68k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.88k ± 990
White (Hispanic)
8.54k ± 978

17%

Hispanic Population

17.6k people

17% of the people in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA are hispanic (17.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,797 ± 1,485 people
Iran
1,891 ± 1,058 people
Japan
1,140 ± 824 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 3,797 Santa Monica City PUMA, CA residents, followed by Iran with 1,891 and Japan with 1,140.

Foreign-Born Population

22.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

23.5k people

22.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

23k people

As of 2021, 22.7% of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA residents (23.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was 22.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,868 households (12%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,068 households (2.09%)
Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari)
1,801 households (1.82%)

27.5% of the households in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 12% of the households in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
716 ± 191
Gulf War (2001-)
414 ± 191
Gulf War (1990s)
291 ± 113

Santa Monica City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA employs 51.1k people. The largest industries in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA are Motion pictures & video industries (3,547 people), Computer Systems Design (2,818 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (2,254 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($248,777), Spectator sports ($230,544), and Data processing, hosting & related services ($213,326).

Males in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $107,237. The income inequality in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,864

Women

48.1%

26,876

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA in 2020 was 51,740 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

51.1k

2021 Value

−1.16%

1 Year decline

± −1.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −1.16%, from 51.7k employees to 51.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA, are Other managers (3,127 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (1,901 people), and Software developers (1,726 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.1k

2021 Value

−1.16%

1 Year decline

± −1.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −1.16%, from 51.7k employees to 51.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA, are Motion pictures & video industries (3,547 people), Computer Systems Design (2,818 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (2,254 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$88,230

Median earning men ± $5,072

$66,054

Median earning women ± $2,722

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($155,000), Information ($111,667), and Manufacturing ($109,853).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($101,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,024), and Information ($97,714).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Santa Monica City PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA awarded 8,553 degrees. The student population of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10,217 male students and 13,679 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (3,273 and 42.5%), followed by White (2,182 and 28.4%), Asian (885 and 11.5%), and Black or African American (518 and 6.73%).

The largest universities in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Santa Monica College (8,388 and 98.1%), International School of Cosmetology (116350) (71 and 0.83%), and Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine (69 and 0.807%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Santa Monica City PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (4,473 and 52.3%), Humanistic Studies (515 and 6.02%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (405 and 4.74%).

The median tuition cost in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Santa Monica City PUMA, CA for a public four year colleges is $1,104 for in-state students and $9,048 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 23,896 students enrolled in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA, 42.8% men and 57.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 9,860 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
515 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
405 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
977 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was Humanistic Studies with 515 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Santa Monica City PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Santa Monica College
8,388 degrees awarded
International School of Cosmetology (116350)
71 degrees awarded
Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
69 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Santa Monica College with 8,388 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 3,173 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA, which is 0.59 times less than the 5,380 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,273 degrees mean that there were 1.5 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,182 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($1,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($42) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,746) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.974% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.868% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (33.2k), Graduate Degree (23.7k), and Some college (12.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was $1.54M in 2021, which is 6.28 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $1.53M to $1.54M, a 0.209% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA is 29%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA is $99,578. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$1.54M

Median Property Value 2021

±$58,189

$15,234

Median Property Taxes

±$828

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Santa Monica City PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

29%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 29% of the housing units in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 28.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$99,578

Median Household Income

± $6,359

52.5k

Number of Households

± 1,935

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.5k households in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA grew to $99,578 from the previous year's value of $97,192.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.43% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Santa Monica City PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (57.1%)
Worked At Home (23.8%)
Walked (5.88%)

In 2021, 57.1% of workers in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.8%) and those who walked to work (5.88%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA (11.1k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95% of the population of Santa Monica City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 52.6% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 18.8% on non-group plans, and 0.604% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,254 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.4% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 42.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.02%

Uninsured

52.6%

Employer Coverage

10.8%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

18.8%

Non-Group

0.604%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA declined by 4.47% from 5.26% to 5.02%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Santa Monica City PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.