San Fernando is a city located in Los Angeles County California. San Fernando has a 2024 population of 23,170. San Fernando is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,946 in 2020.
The average household income in San Fernando is $98,203 with a poverty rate of 11.09%. The median age in San Fernando is 35.8 years: 35.8 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Fernando was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,716 | 40.55% |
| Other race | 8,624 | 36% |
| Two or more races | 4,390 | 18.32% |
| Asian | 683 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 362 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 183 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,329 | 3.77 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Married | 3,506 | 4.22 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 1,042 | 4.47 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Non Family | 1,026 | 1.17 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Male | 755 | 4.24 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
4.1
Average Family Size
3.77
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,863 | 17.57% |
| Associates Degree | 661 | 4.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,640 | 10.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 684 | 4.2% |
| High School Graduate | 4,239 | 26.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,334 | 20.46% |
| Some College | 2,874 | 17.64% |
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 | 14,732 | 8,669 | 1,818 |
| Other Race | 5,613 | 3,025 | 582 |
| 2+ Races | 3,167 | 2,179 | 332 |
| White | 852 | 809 | 274 |
| Asian | 507 | 420 | 172 |
| Native American | 311 | 259 | 102 |
| Black | 183 | 183 | 65 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 35.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,321 | $47,369 | $33,117 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,792 | $69,564 | $101,677 |
| High School Graduate | $44,395 | $48,832 | $28,115 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,021 | $34,650 | $28,438 |
| Overall | $38,683 | $43,504 | $31,673 |
| Some College | $35,165 | $36,658 | $34,082 |
$38,683
Average Earnings
$43,504
Average Male
$31,673
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
26.12% of San Fernando residents speak only English, while 73.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 71.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21,980 | 2,376 | 10.81% |
| Other | 8,541 | 1,081 | 12.66% |
| Multiple | 4,381 | 215 | 4.91% |
| White | 951 | 130 | 13.67% |
| Native | 362 | 73 | 20.17% |
| Black | 174 | 58 | 33.33% |
| Asian | 683 | 43 | 6.3% |
11.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.67%
Male Poverty Rate
12.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Fernando is Black, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Fernando is Multiple, with 4.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.19% |
| High School | 11.01% |
| Some College | 5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.45% |
| Female Employed | 4.88% |
| Male Employed | 4.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,125 | $104,556 |
| Households | $70,950 | $98,203 |
| Married Families | $89,524 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,565 | $44,200 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
379
Number of Veterans
328
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 95 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 75+ | 93 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 278 | 1.64% |
| White | 160 | 2.15% |
| 2+ Races | 148 | 4.24% |
| Other Race | 56 | 0.84% |
| Black | 15 | 8.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
57.36%
Born in San Fernando
63.24%
Native Born
36.76%
Foreign Born
16.99%
Non Citizen
19.76%
Naturalized
63.24% of San Fernando residents were born in the United States, with 57.36% having been born in California. 16.99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,200 | -194 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 22,394 | -194 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 22,588 | -194 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 22,782 | -194 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 22,976 | -194 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 23,170 | -194 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 23,364 | -118 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 23,482 | -206 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 23,688 | -258 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 23,946 | -235 | -0.97% |
| 2019 | 24,181 | 33 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 24,148 | -72 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 24,220 | -123 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 24,343 | -54 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 24,397 | 139 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 24,258 | 149 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 24,109 | 171 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 23,938 | 201 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 23,737 | 88 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 23,649 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,564 | 984 | 4.36% |
| 1990 | 22,580 | 4,849 | 27.35% |
| 1980 | 17,731 | 1,160 | 7% |
| 1970 | 16,571 | 478 | 2.97% |
| 1960 | 16,093 | 3,171 | 24.54% |
| 1950 | 12,922 | 3,828 | 42.09% |
| 1940 | 9,094 | 1,527 | 20.18% |
| 1930 | 7,567 | 4,363 | 136.17% |
| 1920 | 3,204 | -18,996 | -85.57% |