Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California
Santa Monica: Beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
About
Santa Monica is a city located in the county of Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 89,736. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 90,024 inhabitants.
The city was created 253 years ago in 1769.
Santa Monica is a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles, California. It is bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles—Pacific Palisades to the north, Brentwood on the northeast, West Los Angeles on the east (separated by the San Diego Freeway), Mar Vista on the southeast and Venice on the south. The other borders are Ballona Creek and Santa Monica Canyon.
The beachfront is usually considered to extend from Venice Beach in the south to Malibu in the north, although it has been as far south as Corral Canyon in Pacific Palisades and Topanga Beach in Topanga State Park.
Santa Monica was first settled by fur traders in 1810. In 1828, Yerba Buena became the new base of operations for the California mission system, replacing Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, which had been transferred to San Diego. In 1847, Governor Pío Pico granted Rancho Sausal Redondo to María Antonia Machado y Reyes, widow of former mayor Francisco Reyes. The rancho included a hotel-restaurant called "Ranch House."
In 1872, under pressure from settlers who wished to cut down a redwood tree for its bark (the tree was located).
It's known for its beautiful beaches, shopping, and walkable neighborhoods. The city is home to the Santa Monica Pier, which is home to Pacific Park amusement park, Looff Hippodrome Carousel, and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. The pier is also home to Muscle Beach—an outdoor gym established in the 1930s.
The city center has several art galleries at Bergamot Station. These include:
-Arts District Galleries (ADG)
-Artists & Fleas LA
-Bergamot Contemporary Art Center (BCAC)
Quick Facts about Santa Monica
Population : | 90,024 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | California (United States) |
County : | Los Angeles County |
Postal code : | 90401–90411 |
Official name : | Santa Monica |
Water as percent of area : | 0.01% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.99% |
Named for : | Monica of Hippo |
Altitude : | 105 feet / 32 meters |
Establishment : | August 08, 1769 (253 years ago) |
Time Zone : | UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
Local time : | 08:45:35 (10th June 2023) |
Population growth : | 0.32% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Santa Monica is located at 34°1'10"N 118°29'28"W (34.0194500, -118.4911900). It has 2 neighbors: Brentwood and Los Angeles.
Santa Monica map
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Santa Monica has 2 neighbours.
- Brentwood city in California, United States
- Los Angeles county seat of Los Angeles County, California; second largest city in the United States by population
Demographics
The population of Santa Monica increased by 0.32% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
1880 | 417 | - | census |
1890 | 1,580 | 73.61% | census |
1900 | 3,057 | 48.32% | census |
1910 | 7,847 | 61.04% | census |
1920 | 15,252 | 48.55% | census |
1930 | 37,146 | 58.94% | census |
1940 | 53,500 | 30.57% | census |
1950 | 71,595 | 25.27% | census |
1960 | 83,249 | 14% | census |
1970 | 88,289 | 5.71% | census |
1980 | 88,314 | 0.03% | census |
1990 | 86,905 | -1.62% | census |
2000 | 84,084 | -3.35% | census |
2010 | 89,736 | 6.3% | census |
2011 | 90,476 | 0.82% | estimation process |
2012 | 91,327 | 0.93% | estimation process |
2013 | 92,050 | 0.79% | estimation process |
2014 | 92,087 | 0.04% | estimation process |
2015 | 92,422 | 0.36% | estimation process |
2016 | 92,176 | -0.27% | estimation process |
2017 | 91,747 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2018 | 91,106 | -0.7% | estimation process |
2019 | 90,401 | -0.78% | estimation process |
2020 | 90,024 | -0.42% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,732 |
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,597 |
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.6% |
April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,340 |
April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,612 |
People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.1% |
People over 65 (%) : | 17.5% |
Female persons, % : | 46.2% |
White only, percent : | 92.5% |
Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
% of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.1% |
% of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.7% |
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.5% |
2015-2019 Veterans : | 427 |
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
Economic Facts
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $131,100 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $992 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $374 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $757 |
2015-2019 Households : | 3,262 |
Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.24 |
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.0% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,960 |
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 89,815 |
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 475,376 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 289,157 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $33,658 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.2 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,878 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,714 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.6% |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 747 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 362 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 187 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 45 |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 606 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 69 |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 571 |
2010 population per square mile : | 1,357.6 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 6.34 |
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,843 |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $94,100 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $967 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $393 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $699 |
2015-2019 Households : | 4,192 |
Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.8% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.1% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.0% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.1% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.8% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,550 |
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 35,332 |
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 229,347 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 79,718 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,553 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,419 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,546 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.2% |
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 295 |
2019 total employment : | 3,232 |
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 131,642 |
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.3% |
2018 total non-employer establishments : | 779 |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,170 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 637 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 342 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,018 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 137 |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 888 |
2010 population per square mile : | 18.4 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 581.97 |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $123,300 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $978 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $333 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $743 |
2015-2019 Households : | 2,129 |
Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.63 |
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.2% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.3% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.3% |
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 35,609 |
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,226,401 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 75,066 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,331 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,860 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,125 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.3% |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 659 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 297 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 259 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 48 |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 561 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 592 |
2010 population per square mile : | 389.4 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 13.82 |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $223,000 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,357 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $367 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,131 |
2015-2019 Households : | 1,968 |
Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.31 |
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 99.3% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.7% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.2% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,817 |
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,056 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 114,379 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,707 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.1 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,342 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,855 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.0% |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 444 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 229 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 170 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 415 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 38 |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 393 |
2010 population per square mile : | 1,846.9 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 3.01 |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $353,100 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,773 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $434 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,478 |
2015-2019 Households : | 16,611 |
Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.85 |
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.4% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.2% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.3% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 48,168 |
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,868 |
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 198,144 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 637,830 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,464 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.5 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $95,510 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,203 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.4% |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,379 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,268 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,241 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 408 |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,825 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 248 |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,856 |
2010 population per square mile : | 1,800.1 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 26.34 |
Where ot Eat in Santa Monica
1 Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
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2 The Huntley Hotel Santa Monica Beach
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Where to Stay in Santa Monica
1 Shutters on the Beach
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2 Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
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Other Places in Santa Monica
1 Santa Monica City Hall
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2 City of Santa Monica
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3 City of Santa Monica Planning & Community Development Department
1717 4th St #150, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 City of Santa Monica - Human Resources Department
1685 Main St #101, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Santa Monica Business Licenses
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6 Public Landscape Division
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7 City of Santa Monica Public Works Department
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People born in Santa Monica (200)
People born in Santa Monica, including actor S. Scott Bullock, actress Mary Ellen Popel, singer and actress Edith Peters, .
List
- Peter Stephan Jungk (Austrian American writer) he was born in 19/11/1952
- Barry Boehm (American software engineer) he was born in 16/05/1935
- Jamie Lee Curtis (actress, author) she was born in 22/11/1958
- Lorenzo Lamas (American actor) he was born in 20/01/1958
- Tobey Maguire (American actor and film producer) he was born in 27/06/1975
- Ernie Ball (American entrepreneur) he was born in 30/08/1930
- Shirley Temple (American actress and diplomat (1928-2014)) she was born in 23/04/1928
- Christina Ricci (American actress) she was born in 12/02/1980
- Sean Astin (American actor, director, producer) he was born in 25/02/1971
- Gloria Stuart (American actress (1910-2010)) she was born in 04/07/1910
- Anjelica Huston (American actress) she was born in 08/07/1951
- Erin Sanders (actress) she was born in 19/01/1991
- Robert Trujillo (American Bass Player) he was born in 23/10/1964
- Geraldine Chaplin (British-American actress) she was born in 31/07/1944
- Amber Tamblyn (American actress) she was born in 14/05/1983
- Linda Gray (actress) she was born in 12/09/1940
- Teena Marie (American singer) she was born in 05/03/1956
- Suzanne Vega (American singer) she was born in 11/07/1959
Schools in Santa Monica
College & universities near Santa Monica, CA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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116350 | Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica | Santa Monica (CA) | 90401 |
121628 | Pardee RAND Graduate School | Santa Monica (CA) | 90401-3208 |
114114 | Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine | Santa Monica (CA) | 90403 |
122977 | Santa Monica College | Santa Monica (CA) | 90405-1628 |
401250 | Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Los Angeles (CA) | 90066 |
Stations (40)
Amtrak & bus stations near Santa Monica, CA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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WES | Westwood-UCLA, CA | 592 Gayley Ave. | BUS |
WCH | Westchester, CA | 6860 Park Terrace Drive | BUS |
ESG | El Segundo, CA | 700 South Douglas Street | BUS |
VNC | Van Nuys station | 7724 Van Nuys Blvd. | RAIL |
BUR | Burbank Airport–South station | 3750 Empire Avenue | RAIL |
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Santa Clarita | 209,990 | City in Los Angeles County, California, USA |
Glendale | 197,747 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
Hollywood | 167,664 | District in Los Angeles, California, United States |
Lancaster | 155,822 | City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Palmdale | 150,498 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
Pomona | 149,212 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
Torrance | 141,553 | City in California |
Pasadena | 141,045 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
East Los Angeles | 126,496 | Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
El Monte | 112,344 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
Downey | 109,202 | City located in southeast Los Angeles County |
Inglewood | 107,203 | City in California |
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Distance to Other Cities
Santa Monica distances to largest California cities