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 $86,861 with a poverty rate of 6.76%. The median age in Santa Nella is 37.4 years: 38.4 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Nella was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 1,121 | 66.49% |
| White | 368 | 21.83% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 8.36% |
| Asian | 56 | 3.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 493 | 3.42 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Married | 275 | 4.48 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Non Family | 141 | 1.14 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Male | 55 | 3.89 | 21.8 | 78.2 |
| Female | 22 | 3.59 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
4.19
Average Family Size
3.42
Average Household Size
55.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 14.12% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 1.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 3.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 1.15% |
| High School Graduate | 490 | 43.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 16.5% |
| Some College | 221 | 19.51% |
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 | 968 | 699 | 47 |
| Other Race | 663 | 418 | 33 |
| White | 109 | 67 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 43 | 0 |
| Asian | 56 | 20 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 72.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 12.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $68,577 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,966 | $49,095 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,614 | $49,006 | $0 |
| Some College | $46,369 | $81,667 | $29,083 |
$47,614
Average Earnings
$49,006
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.76% of Santa Nella residents speak only English, while 56.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,515 | 76 | 5.02% |
| Other | 1,121 | 61 | 5.44% |
| Asian | 56 | 20 | 35.71% |
| White | 115 | 18 | 15.65% |
6.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.73%
Male Poverty Rate
12.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Nella is Asian, with 35.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Nella is Hispanic, with 5.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 37.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.43% |
| High School | 6.33% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Female Employed | 7.95% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,278 | $87,195 |
| Households | $87,375 | $86,861 |
| Married Families | $94,194 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,899 | $61,008 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
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
10
Number of Veterans
10
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 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 10 | 1.48% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
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
65.48%
Born in Santa Nella
67.32%
Native Born
32.68%
Foreign Born
20.11%
Non Citizen
12.57%
Naturalized
67.32% of Santa Nella residents were born in the United States, with 65.48% having been born in California. 20.11% 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% |