Santa Clarita is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Santa Clarita has a 2024 population of 221,235. Santa Clarita is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 232,406 in 2020.
The average household income in Santa Clarita is $141,907 with a poverty rate of 7.97%. The median age in Santa Clarita is 37.3 years: 36.6 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
Santa Clarita is a city located in the state of California. It is located in Los Angeles County, where it is the fourth largest city by population. Santa Clarita has a short history as a city, as it was only recently incorporated in 1987. However, the annexation of the city has caused the population to grow quite rapidly in that short time period.
The city of Santa Clarita has seen its population jump significantly since being incorporated. However, census data show that population growth is slowing. Recent estimates indicate that the population is up just 3.2% from the last census in 2010. However, continued growth—even at a slower rate—will soon push this California city past the 200,000 resident mark.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Clarita was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127,919 | 56.64% |
| Two or more races | 36,905 | 16.34% |
| Asian | 24,879 | 11.02% |
| Other race | 24,011 | 10.63% |
| Black or African American | 9,432 | 4.18% |
| Native American | 1,821 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 883 | 0.39% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 73,362 | 3.05 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 43,772 | 3.56 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Non Family | 17,205 | 1.36 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Female | 8,270 | 3.64 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 4,115 | 3.56 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
3.46
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,394 | 4.29% |
| Associates Degree | 15,583 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38,960 | 26.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,724 | 12.55% |
| High School Graduate | 27,145 | 18.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,107 | 4.76% |
| Some College | 35,278 | 23.65% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73,048 | 70,564 | 30,616 |
| Hispanic | 46,497 | 36,600 | 10,485 |
| 2+ Races | 19,300 | 16,772 | 6,064 |
| Asian | 17,849 | 17,349 | 11,721 |
| Other Race | 15,075 | 11,240 | 2,958 |
| Black | 6,220 | 5,963 | 2,180 |
| Native American | 1,061 | 948 | 423 |
| Islander | 663 | 516 | 284 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,898 | $101,143 | $62,105 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,644 | $123,910 | $92,273 |
| High School Graduate | $44,100 | $52,714 | $33,436 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,038 | $37,569 | $24,331 |
| Overall | $63,671 | $77,242 | $49,588 |
| Some College | $58,083 | $71,172 | $44,772 |
$63,671
Average Earnings
$77,242
Average Male
$49,588
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.61% of Santa Clarita residents speak only English, while 34.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82,228 | 8,562 | 10.41% |
| White | 97,413 | 5,688 | 5.84% |
| Other | 23,760 | 2,430 | 10.23% |
| Multiple | 36,551 | 2,111 | 5.78% |
| Asian | 24,500 | 2,108 | 8.6% |
| Black | 9,273 | 816 | 8.8% |
| Native | 1,807 | 172 | 9.52% |
| Islander | 882 | 15 | 1.7% |
7.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.43%
Male Poverty Rate
8.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Clarita is Hispanic, with 10.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Clarita is Islander, with 1.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.01% |
| High School | 8.67% |
| Some College | 6.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.01% |
| Female Employed | 4.58% |
| Male Employed | 3.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,916 | $153,638 |
| Households | $116,186 | $141,907 |
| Married Families | $146,576 | $170,483 |
| Non Families | $65,695 | $91,055 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7,443
Number of Veterans
6,957
Male Veterans
486
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,418 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,668 |
| First Gulf War | 1,466 |
| Korea | 304 |
| World War II | 151 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,338 |
| 75+ | 1,735 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,706 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,067 |
| 18 to 34 | 597 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,348 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,464 | 2.65% |
| Black | 639 | 9.06% |
| 2+ Races | 610 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 330 | 1.7% |
| Other Race | 329 | 1.85% |
| Islander | 104 | 13.18% |
| Native American | 83 | 5.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
61.36%
Born in Santa Clarita
78.83%
Native Born
21.17%
Foreign Born
7.62%
Non Citizen
13.56%
Naturalized
78.83% of Santa Clarita residents were born in the United States, with 61.36% having been born in California. 7.62% 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 | 207,272 | -2,792 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 210,064 | -2,793 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 212,857 | -2,793 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 215,650 | -2,792 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 218,442 | -2,793 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 221,235 | -2,793 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 224,028 | -3,095 | -1.36% |
| 2022 | 227,123 | -2,630 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 229,753 | -2,653 | -1.14% |
| 2020 | 232,406 | 20,710 | 9.78% |
| 2019 | 211,696 | -1,420 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 213,116 | -739 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 213,855 | -107 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 213,962 | 341 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 213,621 | 834 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 212,787 | 896 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 211,891 | 999 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 210,892 | 1,056 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 209,836 | 1,034 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 208,802 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 151,088 | 40,446 | 36.56% |
| 1990 | 110,642 | 43,912 | 65.81% |
| 1980 | 66,730 | -140,542 | -67.81% |