Santa Clarita, CA

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2021 Population

227,182

6.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

1.09% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.27%

9.67% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$106,166

5.19% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$591,400

4.77% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

110,296

6.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Santa Clarita, CA had a population of 227k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $106,166. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Santa Clarita, CA grew from 212,519 to 227,182, a 6.9% increase and its median household income grew from $100,932 to $106,166, a 5.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Clarita, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.1%), White (Hispanic) (16.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.99%), and Other (Hispanic) (8.78%).

None of the households in Santa Clarita, 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.

92.5% of the residents in Santa Clarita, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Clarita, CA are College of the Canyons (111461) (5,247 degrees awarded in 2021), The Master's University and Seminary (466 degrees), and California Institute of the Arts (345 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Santa Clarita, CA was $591,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.3%.

Most people in Santa Clarita, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Clarita, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Santa Clarita, CA is home to a population of 227k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 20.6% of Santa Clarita, CA residents were born outside of the country (46.9k people).

In 2021, there were 2.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Santa Clarita, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.2k White (Hispanic) and 23.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.5%

2021 Citizenship

92.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.5% of Santa Clarita, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Clarita, CA was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Clarita, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 2.97k
White (Hispanic)
37.2k ± 3.04k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
23.1k ± 1.52k

35.4%

Hispanic Population

80.5k people

35.4% of the people in Santa Clarita, CA are hispanic (80.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Santa Clarita, 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
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

20.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

46.9k people

20.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

42.7k people

As of 2021, 20.6% of Santa Clarita, CA residents (46.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Clarita, CA was 20.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,513 ± 356
Gulf War (2001-)
1,833 ± 311
Gulf War (1990s)
1,130 ± 261

Santa Clarita, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Santa Clarita, CA employs 110k people. The largest industries in Santa Clarita, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,635 people), Retail Trade (11,612 people), and Educational Services (10,711 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($190,417), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($152,727), and Utilities ($106,981).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

110k

2021 Value

± 2,581

6.55%

1 Year growth

± 3.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Clarita, CA grew at a rate of 6.55%, from 104k employees to 110k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Clarita, CA, are Management Occupations (14,413 people), Sales & Related Occupations (12,400 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,367 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Clarita, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

110k

2021 Value

± 2,581

6.55%

1 Year growth

± 3.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Clarita, CA grew at a rate of 6.55%, from 104k employees to 110k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Clarita, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,635 people), Retail Trade (11,612 people), and Educational Services (10,711 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Clarita, CA, though some of these residents may live in Santa Clarita, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,600

Median earning men ± $1,528

$42,394

Median earning women ± $1,755

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($108,738), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,473), and Information ($93,313).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($142,500), Information ($84,243), and Public Administration ($68,401).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla 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 Clarita, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla 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 2021, universities in Santa Clarita, CA awarded 6,094 degrees. The student population of Santa Clarita, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 19,112 male students and 19,650 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Clarita, CA are Hispanic or Latino (2,542 and 42.9%), followed by White (2,036 and 34.4%), Asian (737 and 12.4%), and Black or African American (240 and 4.05%).

The largest universities in Santa Clarita, CA by number of degrees awarded are College of the Canyons (111461) (5,247 and 86.1%), The Master's University and Seminary (466 and 7.65%), and California Institute of the Arts (345 and 5.66%).

The most popular majors in Santa Clarita, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,537 and 25.2%), General Social Sciences (600 and 9.85%), and General Business Administration & Management (346 and 5.68%).

The median tuition cost in Santa Clarita, CA for private four year colleges is $40,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Santa Clarita, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 40.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 38,762 (49.3% men and 50.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 38,762 students enrolled in Santa Clarita, CA, 49.3% men and 50.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 17,002 records, of which 52.7% were women and 47.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
600 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Physical Education
328 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
275 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Santa Clarita, CA was General Social Sciences with 600 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Santa Clarita, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of the Canyons (111461)
5,247 degrees awarded
The Master's University and Seminary
466 degrees awarded
California Institute of the Arts
345 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Canyons (111461) with 5,247 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,388 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Clarita, CA, which is 0.644 times less than the 3,706 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,542 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,036 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($703) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) 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

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

Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

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 Clarita, CA was $591,400 in 2021, which is 2.41 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $564,500 to $591,400, a 4.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Clarita, CA is 70.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Santa Clarita, CA have an average commute time of 36.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Clarita, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Santa Clarita, CA is $106,166. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Santa Clarita, CA was Census Tract 9200.15 with a value of $159,820, followed by Census Tract 9200.16 and Census Tract 9108.09, with respective values of $159,511 and $155,208.

Housing

Property

$591,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,892

$51,555

Median Property Taxes

±$1,450

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 Clarita, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.3%

Homeownership

2021

71%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.3% of the housing units in Santa Clarita, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Clarita, 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 9200.15
Census Tract 9200.16
Census Tract 9108.09

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Santa Clarita, CA was Census Tract 9200.15 with a value of $159,820, followed by Census Tract 9200.16 and Census Tract 9108.09, with respective values of $159,511 and $155,208.

The following map shows all of the places in Santa Clarita, 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.

$106,166

Median Household Income

± $3,005

73.3k

Number of Households

± 2,051

In 2021, the median household income of the 73.3k households in Santa Clarita, CA grew to $106,166 from the previous year's value of $100,932.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Clarita, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2021

Drove Alone (75%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)
Carpooled (8.77%)

In 2021, 75% of workers in Santa Clarita, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.77%).

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

36.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Clarita, CA have a longer commute time (36.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.17% of the workforce in Santa Clarita, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Clarita, 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 Clarita, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Santa Clarita, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Clarita, CA (18.6k out of 225k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Santa Clarita, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

94.9% of the population of Santa Clarita, CA has health coverage, with 58.7% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 9.02% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.551% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1354 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.66% decrease from the previous year (1363 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1097 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 245 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Los Angeles County, CA.

1,354 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 1,354 patients per year. This represents a 0.66% decrease from the previous year (1,363 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.13%

Uninsured

58.7%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

9.02%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

0.551%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Clarita, CA declined by 0.0232% from 5.13% to 5.13%.

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