Santa Fe Springs is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Santa Fe Springs has a 2024 population of 20,517. Santa Fe Springs is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 7.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,144 in 2020.
The average household income in Santa Fe Springs is $120,668 with a poverty rate of 11.09%. The median age in Santa Fe Springs is 38.8 years: 38.1 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Fe Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 7,281 | 37.71% |
| White | 5,057 | 26.19% |
| Two or more races | 3,858 | 19.98% |
| Asian | 1,556 | 8.06% |
| Black or African American | 705 | 3.65% |
| Native American | 447 | 2.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 406 | 2.1% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,876 | 3.23 | 61 | 39 |
| Married | 2,833 | 3.99 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Non Family | 1,471 | 1.34 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Female | 1,192 | 3.83 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Male | 380 | 3.1 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
3.75
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
61.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,250 | 9.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,392 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,196 | 16.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 915 | 6.87% |
| High School Graduate | 3,349 | 25.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,508 | 11.32% |
| Some College | 2,708 | 20.33% |
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 | 9,688 | 7,204 | 1,805 |
| Other Race | 4,935 | 3,535 | 663 |
| 2+ Races | 2,632 | 2,134 | 549 |
| White | 1,400 | 1,235 | 222 |
| Asian | 1,261 | 1,224 | 689 |
| Black | 387 | 370 | 166 |
| Islander | 334 | 279 | 143 |
| Native American | 270 | 194 | 123 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,795 | $73,523 | $62,702 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,324 | $124,643 | $95,335 |
| High School Graduate | $41,116 | $40,267 | $42,736 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,828 | $40,288 | $21,850 |
| Overall | $49,354 | $51,998 | $44,465 |
| Some College | $44,107 | $51,797 | $42,955 |
$49,354
Average Earnings
$51,998
Average Male
$44,465
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.27% of Santa Fe Springs residents speak only English, while 52.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,408 | 1,746 | 12.12% |
| Other | 7,221 | 910 | 12.6% |
| Multiple | 3,844 | 723 | 18.81% |
| White | 1,766 | 217 | 12.29% |
| Black | 646 | 61 | 9.44% |
| Asian | 1,543 | 47 | 3.05% |
| Native | 447 | 6 | 1.34% |
11.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.08%
Male Poverty Rate
12.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Fe Springs is Multiple, with 18.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Fe Springs is Native, with 1.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.74% |
| High School | 11.48% |
| Some College | 9.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 5.87% |
| Male Employed | 5.64% |
| Female Employed | 3.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,762 | $137,626 |
| Households | $86,857 | $120,668 |
| Married Families | $133,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,942 | $63,645 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
738
Number of Veterans
714
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 244 |
| Vietnam | 171 |
| Korea | 142 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 260 |
| 18 to 34 | 144 |
| 35 to 54 | 128 |
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 316 | 7.98% |
| Hispanic | 270 | 2.39% |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 4.53% |
| Islander | 95 | 28.44% |
| Other Race | 81 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 80 | 5.79% |
| Black | 32 | 6.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
68.68%
Born in Santa Fe Springs
76.37%
Native Born
23.63%
Foreign Born
7.73%
Non Citizen
15.9%
Naturalized
76.37% of Santa Fe Springs residents were born in the United States, with 68.68% having been born in California. 7.73% 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 | 22,233 | 343 | 1.57% |
| 2028 | 21,890 | 343 | 1.59% |
| 2027 | 21,547 | 344 | 1.62% |
| 2026 | 21,203 | 343 | 1.64% |
| 2025 | 20,860 | 343 | 1.67% |
| 2024 | 20,517 | 343 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 20,174 | 829 | 4.29% |
| 2022 | 19,345 | 411 | 2.17% |
| 2021 | 18,934 | -210 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 19,144 | 1,595 | 9.09% |
| 2019 | 17,549 | -162 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 17,711 | -75 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 17,786 | -55 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 17,841 | 182 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 17,659 | 352 | 2.03% |
| 2014 | 17,307 | 342 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 16,965 | 371 | 2.24% |
| 2012 | 16,594 | 194 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 16,400 | 199 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 16,201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,438 | 1,918 | 12.36% |
| 1990 | 15,520 | 1,000 | 6.89% |
| 1980 | 14,520 | -230 | -1.56% |
| 1970 | 14,750 | -1,592 | -9.74% |
| 1960 | 16,342 | -5,891 | -26.5% |