Santa Nella is a CDP located in Merced County California. Santa Nella has a 2024 population of 2,168. Santa Nella is currently growing at a rate of 2.7% annually and its population has increased by 9.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,981 in 2020.
The average household income in Santa Nella is $95,612 with a poverty rate of 5.64%. The median age in Santa Nella is 33.1 years: 31.8 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Nella was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 915 | 44.53% |
| White | 776 | 37.76% |
| Two or more races | 176 | 8.56% |
| Asian | 116 | 5.64% |
| Native American | 72 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 530 | 3.88 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Married | 313 | 5.1 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 142 | 1.18 | 57 | 43 |
| Male | 62 | 3.95 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Female | 13 | 3.54 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
4.58
Average Family Size
3.88
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 13.86% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 1.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 145 | 11.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 1.12% |
| High School Graduate | 508 | 40.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 218 | 17.37% |
| Some College | 175 | 13.94% |
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 | 886 | 615 | 60 |
| Other Race | 473 | 328 | 42 |
| White | 199 | 137 | 55 |
| Asian | 116 | 57 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 47 | 0 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $19,821 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,652 | $40,804 | $52,016 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,429 | $46,935 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,926 | $46,692 | $40,662 |
| Some College | $51,458 | $81,382 | $0 |
$45,926
Average Earnings
$46,692
Average Male
$40,662
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
38.32% of Santa Nella residents speak only English, while 61.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 56.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,644 | 72 | 4.38% |
| Other | 915 | 38 | 4.15% |
| White | 209 | 23 | 11% |
| Asian | 116 | 21 | 18.1% |
| Multiple | 176 | 7 | 3.98% |
5.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.39%
Male Poverty Rate
9.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Nella is Asian, with 18.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Nella is Multiple, with 3.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.89% |
| High School | 5.91% |
| Some College | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.83% |
| Female Employed | 8.88% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,667 | $95,290 |
| Households | $84,912 | $95,612 |
| Married Families | $91,473 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,667 | $63,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
62.5%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 9 | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
12.3%
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
59.27%
Born in Santa Nella
64.72%
Native Born
35.28%
Foreign Born
26.37%
Non Citizen
8.91%
Naturalized
64.72% of Santa Nella residents were born in the United States, with 59.27% having been born in California. 26.37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,168 | 57 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 2,111 | 56 | 2.73% |
| 2022 | 2,055 | 290 | 16.43% |
| 2021 | 1,765 | -216 | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 1,981 | -154 | -7.21% |
| 2019 | 2,135 | -373 | -14.87% |
| 2018 | 2,508 | 532 | 26.92% |
| 2017 | 1,976 | 11 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 1,965 | 448 | 29.53% |
| 2015 | 1,517 | 353 | 30.33% |
| 2014 | 1,164 | -88 | -7.03% |
| 2013 | 1,252 | 253 | 25.33% |
| 2012 | 999 | -293 | -22.68% |
| 2011 | 1,292 | -88 | -6.38% |
| 2010 | 1,380 | 0 | 0% |