Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Santa Clarita, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

230,221

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

41.2%94,913

Hispanic/Latino

36.3%83,648

Asian

12%27,662

Two or More

5.1%11,648

Black

4.3%9,974

Other

0.6%1,466

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%762

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%148

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%3,396

High School Diploma

17%26,315

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%10,976

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%23,263

Associate's Degree

10%15,423

Bachelor's Degree

26.7%41,207

Master's Degree

9.6%14,874

Professional Degree

1.8%2,774

Doctorate

1.7%2,649

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

39.8%

Graduate+

13.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$784,700

Median Renti

$2,544

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.8%54,428

Renter-Occupied

28.2%21,380

Total Units

78,081

Homeownership

71.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%837

$50K–$100K

1.7%935

$100K–$150K

0.7%369

$150K–$200K

0.8%441

$200K–$300K

1.9%1,020

$300K–$500K

8.9%4,853

$500K–$1M

67.1%36,533

$1M+

17.3%9,440

Rent Distribution

Under $500

286

$500–$750

227

$750–$1,000

164

$1,000–$1,250

401

$1,250–$1,500

614

$1,500–$2,000

2,922

$2,000+

15,941

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%1,204

2010–2019

8.4%6,578

2000–2009

19%14,840

1990–1999

14.5%11,314

1980–1989

25.9%20,204

1970–1979

14.4%11,224

1960–1969

12%9,399

1950–1959

2.5%1,988

1940–1949

0.7%562

1939 or earlier

1%768

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.1%59,223

Electricity

18.1%13,691

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%1,234

Solar

1.3%993

No Fuel

0.6%489

Wood

0.2%115

Coal

0.1%55

Fuel Oil

0%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$123,062

Mean Household Incomei

$153,153

Per Capita Incomei

$51,072

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

121,229

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%2,104

$10K–$15K

1.3%1,022

$15K–$20K

1.3%980

$20K–$25K

1.8%1,365

$25K–$30K

2.4%1,822

$30K–$35K

2.1%1,572

$35K–$40K

1.9%1,446

$40K–$45K

2.3%1,756

$45K–$50K

2.3%1,735

$50K–$60K

3.9%2,929

$60K–$75K

6.9%5,197

$75K–$100K

10.1%7,667

$100K–$125K

11.7%8,892

$125K–$150K

8.5%6,455

$150K–$200K

15.3%11,568

$200K+

25.5%19,298

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

834

Residentsi

1,398

Avg. Tenant Renti

$554/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

44 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing182 homes99% occupied$430/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers506 homes90% occupied$630/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8141 homes99% occupied$444/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $123,062/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

88.9%

Very low income$37K–$62K/yr

8.4%

Low income$62K–$98K/yr

2.7%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68.3% of subsidized households are minority

28.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

51,16522.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

14,211

Philippines

7,843

India

2,273

Guatemala

2,265

Korea

1,932

Canada

907

China

897

United Kingdom

889

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

111,115

Avg. Commutei

34.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

114,311

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,032(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured