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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Santa Paula, California, is classified as a "Hispanic Majority" community. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 80% of the city's residents. The city's median income in 2022 was $62,218, with a population of 33,453 across 5.69 square miles.
Over the past decade, Santa Paula has maintained its "Hispanic Majority" status. The Hispanic population increased from 76% in 2013 to 80% in 2022. The White population decreased from 21% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. Other racial groups maintained stable, small percentages throughout the decade.
The median income in Santa Paula fluctuated over the years, showing a general upward trend. From $59,888 in 2013, it rose to $74,212 in 2021 before declining to $62,218 in 2022. This overall increase suggests improving economic conditions for residents.
The population remained relatively stable, around 33,000 throughout the decade. This stability, combined with the strengthening Hispanic majority, indicates a consistent community composition with gradual economic improvements.
The Hispanic population growth in Santa Paula aligns with broader trends of increasing Hispanic populations in California and the United States. The 80% Hispanic majority in Santa Paula is higher than the overall Hispanic population percentage in California, which was approximately 39% as of 2020.
Santa Paula is likely to continue as a "Hispanic Majority" community in the foreseeable future. The gradual increase in the Hispanic population percentage suggests this majority may continue to strengthen slightly.
Economically, if the upward trend in median income continues, further improvements in the economic status of residents might be observed. However, the recent volatility makes precise predictions challenging.
It is unlikely that Santa Paula will transition into a new category in the near future. The most probable scenario is a continuation of the "Hispanic Majority" status with potential for becoming a "Low Diversity" community if the Hispanic population increases beyond 75% while other groups' representations remain minimal.
This demographic stability, combined with potential economic growth, could lead to a more established and economically robust Hispanic-majority community, potentially influencing local culture, businesses, and community services to further align with the needs and preferences of its Hispanic residents.