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Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, city, in Los Angeles County, California. Santa Clarita had 228,430 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 228,673 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 230,221 (±96). GEOID 0669088.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
228,430
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 228,673 · ACS 2020-2024: 230,221 ±96
Median household income
$123,062
±$3,271 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$784,700
±$8,976 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,544
±$58 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Santa Clarita and what county is it in?
Santa Clarita is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 73.6 square miles of land, 3,106 residents per square mile in 2020.
Santa Clarita is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Santa Clarita, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 228,430 people lived in Santa Clarita on July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 228,673 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 230,221 (±96).
| Measure | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 230,221 ±96 | 9,808,667 | +16,810 |
| Households | 75,808 ±1,300 | 3,416,449 | +6,762 |
| Average household size | 3.02 ±0.05 | 2.81 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 78,081 ±1,290 | 3,650,466 | +6,947 |
Santa Clarita's population since 2000
From 151,088 in 2000 to 228,430 in 2025: up 51.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Santa Clarita as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Santa Clarita?
The median resident of Santa Clarita is 38.4 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 41.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.3%. 22.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 ±0.7 | 38.2 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% ±1.0 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.5% ±0.5 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±0.7 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.3% ±1.5 pts | 48.4% | +2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.2% ±1.5 pts | 24.7% | −6.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±0.8 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.0% ±0.7 pts | 14.9% | +1.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.2% ±1.1 pts | 33.4% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.2% ±1.3 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±0.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.8% ±0.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6% ±0.6 pts | 8.2% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2% ±0.8 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.8% ±1.3 pts | 36.0% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.1% ±0.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9% ±0.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Santa Clarita earn?
Half of Santa Clarita's 75,808 households earn less than $123,062 a year (±$3,271), against $90,112 in Los Angeles County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $122,658 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,062 ±$3,271 | $90,112 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $153,153 ±$3,390 | $128,770 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,072 ±$1,209 | $45,792 | +$2,289 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4% ±1.0 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.6% ±2.4 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.0% ±0.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±0.4 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7% ±0.6 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Santa Clarita?
Owners occupy 71.8% of Santa Clarita's occupied homes and renters 28.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $784,700 by its owner (±$8,976). The median renter pays $2,544 a month including utilities, and 51.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $784,700 ±$8,976 | $834,200 | +$123,817 |
| Median gross rent | $2,544 ±$58 | $1,954 | +$212 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.2% ±3.1 pts | 48.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,309 ±$51 | $3,160 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.8% ±1.4 pts | 45.9% | +1.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.2% ±1.4 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Housing units | 78,081 ±1,290 | 3,650,466 | +6,947 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.7% ±1.3 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.4% ±0.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±0.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Santa Clarita building?
Builders took permits for 395 new housing units in Santa Clarita in 2025 (395 in single-family houses), 1.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Santa Clarita work and get to work?
68.1% of Santa Clarita's workers drive alone and 18.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.1% ±1.0 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±0.7 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.1% ±1.2 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±0.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.5% ±1.0 pts | 17.1% | +11.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.1 min ±0.8 | 30.4 min | −2.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Santa Clarita?
46 census tracts lie mostly in Santa Clarita, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $63,051 (Tract 9203.41) to $184,496 (Tract 9200.15).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9201.21Los Angeles County | 11,359 | $179,006 |
| Tract 9200.28Los Angeles County | 8,576 | $152,468 |
| Tract 9200.35Los Angeles County | 8,455 | $103,750 |
| Tract 9200.43Los Angeles County | 8,892 | $162,303 |
| Tract 9200.13Los Angeles County | 7,253 | $112,083 |
| Tract 9200.42Los Angeles County | 7,539 | $120,130 |
| Tract 9200.47Los Angeles County | 6,579 | $74,846 |
| Tract 9200.31Los Angeles County | 6,371 | $80,179 |
| Tract 9203.34Los Angeles County | 6,224 | $110,117 |
| Tract 9200.30Los Angeles County | 5,916 | $152,042 |
| Tract 9200.15Los Angeles County | 6,119 | $184,496 |
| Tract 9200.48Los Angeles County | 5,433 | $109,482 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Santa Clarita) · Census block assignment files
How does Santa Clarita compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Santa Clarita is the 105th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 16th-most populous of 483 in California.
Santa Clarita ranks 264th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 16th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 247th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 435th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 264th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 382nd | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 373rd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 185th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 621st | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 358th | 988 |
| Median age | 604th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 405th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 335th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 193rd | 1,069 |
Santa Clarita's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Santa Clarita with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Santa Clarita?
3 of the 57 figures for Santa Clarita on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Santa Clarita are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Santa Clarita.