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 $98,161 with a poverty rate of 10.3%. The median age in Santa Fe Springs is 38 years: 37 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Fe Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 7,207 | 38.25% |
| White | 5,812 | 30.85% |
| Two or more races | 2,773 | 14.72% |
| Asian | 1,510 | 8.01% |
| Black or African American | 719 | 3.82% |
| Native American | 480 | 2.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 339 | 1.8% |
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 | 5,700 | 3.26 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 2,821 | 3.98 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Non Family | 1,494 | 1.31 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Female | 1,115 | 3.99 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Male | 270 | 3.48 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
3.82
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,179 | 9.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,358 | 10.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,105 | 16.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 745 | 5.76% |
| High School Graduate | 3,349 | 25.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,321 | 10.21% |
| Some College | 2,881 | 22.27% |
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 | 9,221 | 7,018 | 1,711 |
| Other Race | 4,889 | 3,646 | 670 |
| 2+ Races | 1,873 | 1,576 | 439 |
| White | 1,576 | 1,396 | 190 |
| Asian | 1,195 | 1,126 | 630 |
| Black | 426 | 420 | 150 |
| Native American | 305 | 217 | 108 |
| Islander | 295 | 253 | 136 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,425 | $77,476 | $61,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,452 | $94,881 | $89,318 |
| High School Graduate | $39,264 | $39,280 | $38,906 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,500 | $36,503 | $21,488 |
| Overall | $44,432 | $51,661 | $40,896 |
| Some College | $41,810 | $51,932 | $36,950 |
$44,432
Average Earnings
$51,661
Average Male
$40,896
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.77% of Santa Fe Springs residents speak only English, while 54.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,644 | 1,552 | 11.37% |
| Other | 7,137 | 1,097 | 15.37% |
| Multiple | 2,758 | 219 | 7.94% |
| White | 2,088 | 208 | 9.96% |
| Black | 676 | 86 | 12.72% |
| Asian | 1,510 | 55 | 3.64% |
| Native | 480 | 19 | 3.96% |
10.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.64%
Male Poverty Rate
11.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Fe Springs is Other, with 15.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Fe Springs is Asian, with 3.64% 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 7.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23% |
| Some College | 9.45% |
| High School | 8.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.81% |
| Female Employed | 4.38% |
| Male Employed | 2.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,462 | $112,781 |
| Households | $81,500 | $98,161 |
| Married Families | $126,085 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,667 | $51,136 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
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
599
Number of Veterans
578
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 192 |
| Korea | 157 |
| Vietnam | 143 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 264 |
| 35 to 54 | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 110 |
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 226 | 2.12% |
| Other Race | 90 | 1.61% |
| Islander | 84 | 28.47% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 53 | 4.05% |
| Black | 20 | 4.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
68.65%
Born in Santa Fe Springs
75.49%
Native Born
24.51%
Foreign Born
7.95%
Non Citizen
16.56%
Naturalized
75.49% of Santa Fe Springs residents were born in the United States, with 68.65% having been born in California. 7.95% 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% |