Demographics Overview

Demographics - Santa Maria

Comprehensive demographic data and statistics for Santa Maria, Bulacan

322,525
Population
Total Residents (2024 Census - PSA)
2.61%
Growth Rate
Annual Population Growth
24
Barangays
Administrative Divisions
90.92
Land Area
Square Kilometers

Economic Indicators

Primary Industries

  • Agriculture (30.54% land use)
  • Poultry - 'Egg Basket of PH'
  • Quarrying - Sand & Gravel

Manufacturing

  • Pyrotechnics (Major Producer)
  • Textile & Embroidery
  • Food Processing

Service Industries

  • Banking & Finance Hub
  • Commercial Centers
  • Cottage Industries

Regional Educational Profile

Central Luzon Region III: 98.3% Literacy Rate (2020 Census)
Above national average of 97.0%

No Schooling/Pre-School
8%
Elementary Level
25%
High School Level
35%
College/Technical
25%
Post-Baccalaureate
7%

Key Demographics

Most Populous

Largest municipality in Central Luzon
7th most populous municipality in Philippines

Population Density

3,200 inhabitants per km²
8,300 inhabitants per sq mile

Economic Status

Major financial center in Bulacan
Hub for commercial activities

Notable Statistics (2024 Census)

Largest Barangay

Pulong Buhangin

41,218 residents

9th most populous barangay in Bulacan

Registered Voters

142,380

Active voters

High civic participation

2025 Projection

305,668

Projected population

Continued growth expected

Agricultural Land

29.02 km²

Crop production area

30.54% of total land area

Data Sources: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 2024 Census of Population and Housing, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Provincial Government of Bulacan
Last Updated: July 2024