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 Fe Springs, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,871

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

78.7%14,850

Asian

7.2%1,351

White

7.1%1,347

Black

2.6%488

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2.3%439

Two or More

1.5%290

Other

0.6%106

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%472

High School Diploma

21%2,800

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%613

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%1,922

Associate's Degree

10.4%1,388

Bachelor's Degree

16.8%2,239

Master's Degree

5.4%714

Professional Degree

0.7%89

Doctorate

0.1%17

HS or Higher

77%

BA or Higher

23%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$659,900

Median Renti

$2,033

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.6%3,466

Renter-Occupied

39.4%2,250

Total Units

5,927

Homeownership

60.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%77

$50K–$100K

3.3%114

$100K–$150K

0.4%13

$150K–$200K

1.7%58

$200K–$300K

0.5%16

$300K–$500K

4.7%164

$500K–$1M

84.9%2,944

$1M+

2.3%80

Rent Distribution

Under $500

225

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

173

$1,500–$2,000

417

$2,000+

1,134

Year Built

2010–2019

13%771

2000–2009

2.8%166

1990–1999

5.9%352

1980–1989

9%536

1970–1979

8.2%487

1960–1969

10.4%616

1950–1959

45.3%2,682

1940–1949

3.8%226

1939 or earlier

1.5%91

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.3%4,306

Electricity

18.4%1,049

No Fuel

3.8%215

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%82

Solar

0.9%52

Wood

0.2%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,238

Mean Household Incomei

$120,031

Per Capita Incomei

$37,073

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

9,446

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%312

$10K–$15K

3.4%192

$15K–$20K

2.5%145

$20K–$25K

3%169

$25K–$30K

4.5%255

$30K–$35K

4.1%235

$35K–$40K

2.8%159

$40K–$45K

2.6%147

$45K–$50K

2.2%126

$50K–$60K

2.7%152

$60K–$75K

7.1%408

$75K–$100K

19.3%1,103

$100K–$125K

8.9%509

$125K–$150K

6.8%387

$150K–$200K

10.7%612

$200K+

14.1%805

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

514

Residentsi

825

Avg. Tenant Renti

$621/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers45 homes90% occupied$312/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8190 homes94% occupied$701/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC24 homes90% occupied$564/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,238/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

82.2%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

14.4%

Low income$44K–$71K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $71K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

75.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93.7% of subsidized households are minority

22.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.9% 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

4,57724.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,533

Philippines

222

Korea

188

Guatemala

123

Germany

India

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,656

Avg. Commutei

33.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,022

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

743(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured