Santa Fe Springs, CA

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2023 Population

19,310

2.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.8

2.11% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.1%

7.68% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$86,857

6.57% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$624,700

6.75% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

9,120

4.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Santa Fe Springs, CA had a population of 19.3k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $86,857. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Santa Fe Springs, CA grew from 18,840 to 19,310, a 2.49% increase and its median household income grew from $81,500 to $86,857, a 6.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Other (Hispanic) (37.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (17.9%), White (Hispanic) (17%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.22%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.96%).

None of the households in Santa Fe Springs, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.3% of the residents in Santa Fe Springs, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy (120 degrees awarded in 2023), NTMA Training Centers of Southern California (118 degrees), and Medical Allied Career Center (59 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Santa Fe Springs, CA was $624,700, and the homeownership rate was 61%.

Most people in Santa Fe Springs, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Fe Springs, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Santa Fe Springs, CA is home to a population of 19.3k people, from which 92.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 23.6% of Santa Fe Springs, CA residents were born outside of the country (4.56k people).

In 2023, there were 2.08 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (7.19k people) in Santa Fe Springs, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.46k Two+ (Hispanic) and 3.28k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.3%

2023 Citizenship

92.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.3% of Santa Fe Springs, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Fe Springs, CA was 92.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Santa Fe Springs, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Other (Hispanic)
7.19k ± 1.02k
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.46k ± 755
White (Hispanic)
3.28k ± 885

75.2%

Hispanic Population

14.5k people

75.2% of the people in Santa Fe Springs, CA are hispanic (14.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Santa Fe Springs, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

23.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.56k people

24.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.62k people

As of 2023, 23.6% of Santa Fe Springs, CA residents (4.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Fe Springs, CA was 24.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Santa Fe Springs, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
244 ± 113
Vietnam
160 ± 89
Korea
142 ± 140

Santa Fe Springs, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Santa Fe Springs, CA employs 9.12k people. The largest industries in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,387 people), Educational Services (1,266 people), and Retail Trade (844 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,167), Information ($72,000), and Educational Services ($71,367).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.12k

2023 Value

± 730

4.8%

1 Year growth

± 10.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Santa Fe Springs, CA grew at a rate of 4.8%, from 8.7k employees to 9.12k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Fe Springs, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,700 people), Sales & Related Occupations (886 people), and Management Occupations (834 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.12k

2023 Value

± 730

4.8%

1 Year growth

± 10.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Santa Fe Springs, CA grew at a rate of 4.8%, from 8.7k employees to 9.12k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Fe Springs, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,387 people), Educational Services (1,266 people), and Retail Trade (844 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Fe Springs, CA, though some of these residents may live in Santa Fe Springs, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,262

Median earning men ± $8,124

$42,342

Median earning women ± $3,806

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($81,333), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,571), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($67,422).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($82,935), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,088), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,103).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Santa Fe Springs, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Santa Fe Springs, CA awarded 347 degrees. The student population of Santa Fe Springs, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 167 male students and 271 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Hispanic or Latino (231 and 68.1%), followed by Asian (36 and 10.6%), Unknown (31 and 9.14%), and White (23 and 6.78%).

The largest universities in Santa Fe Springs, CA by number of degrees awarded are Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy (120 and 34.6%), NTMA Training Centers of Southern California (118 and 34%), and Medical Allied Career Center (59 and 17%).

The most popular majors in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Machine Tool Technology (118 and 34%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (68 and 19.6%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (59 and 17%).

The median tuition cost in Santa Fe Springs, CA for private four year colleges is $8,206.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 438 students enrolled in Santa Fe Springs, CA, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 187 records, of which 71.7% were women and 28.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
59 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
19 degrees awarded
Machine Tool Technology
118 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Santa Fe Springs, CA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
120 degrees awarded
NTMA Training Centers of Southern California
118 degrees awarded
Medical Allied Career Center
59 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy with 120 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 152 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Fe Springs, CA, which is 0.779 times less than the 195 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 231 degrees mean that there were 6.42 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 36 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,206) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($633) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Santa Fe Springs, CA was $624,700 in 2023, which is 2.06 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $585,200 to $624,700, a 6.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Fe Springs, CA is 61%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Santa Fe Springs, CA have an average commute time of 32.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Fe Springs, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Santa Fe Springs, CA is $86,857. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Santa Fe Springs, CA was Census Tract 5029.01 with a value of $123,143, followed by Census Tract 5022 and Census Tract 5030, with respective values of $112,851 and $105,278.

Housing

Property

$624,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,621

$3,584

Median Property Taxes

±$367

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Santa Fe Springs, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Santa Fe Springs, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61%

Homeownership

2023

74.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61% of the housing units in Santa Fe Springs, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Fe Springs, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5029.01
Census Tract 5022
Census Tract 5030

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Santa Fe Springs, CA was Census Tract 5029.01 with a value of $123,143, followed by Census Tract 5022 and Census Tract 5030, with respective values of $112,851 and $105,278.

The following map shows all of the places in Santa Fe Springs, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,857

Median Household Income

± $5,934

5.88k

Number of Households

± 558

In 2023, the median household income of the 5.88k households in Santa Fe Springs, CA grew to $86,857 from the previous year's value of $81,500.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Fe Springs, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Santa Fe Springs, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Worked At Home (15.3%)
Carpooled (6.95%)

In 2023, 74.3% of workers in Santa Fe Springs, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Fe Springs, CA have a longer commute time (32.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.84% of the workforce in Santa Fe Springs, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Fe Springs, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Santa Fe Springs, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Santa Fe Springs, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Fe Springs, CA (2.12k out of 19.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Santa Fe Springs, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.2% of the population of Santa Fe Springs, CA has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 9.1% on non-group plans, and 0.761% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.812% decrease from the previous year (1354 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1062 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 239 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,343 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Los Angeles County, CA

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,343 patients per year. This represents a 0.812% decrease from the previous year (1,354 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Los Angeles County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.75%

Uninsured

49.3%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

9.1%

Non-Group

0.761%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Fe Springs, CA grew by 14.3% from 5.91% to 6.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Santa Fe Springs, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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