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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Fernando

California · 22,580 residents · 2.374 sq mi
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San Fernando has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,128. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $155,900. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $155,900, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

22,580
−4%vs 2000
vs 23,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
9,511 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 9,926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
26.3
−4%vs 2000
vs 27.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,128
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,909 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,876
−23%vs 2000
vs $11,485 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$155,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $143,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$576
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $665 in 2000
US average: $450
54.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.9% in 2000
45.4% rent
4.9
+35%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(1,855)
Black0.7%(176)
Hispanic / Latino89.3%(21,038)
Asian0.9%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(5,205)
1990
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(8,891)
Black1%(236)
Hispanic / Latino82.5%(18,623)
Asian1.3%(298)
Other58.3%(13,155)
Diversity Score80.9%(18,265)
81
+266%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
40.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in San Fernando, California?

San Fernando, California has about 22,580 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Fernando, California?

The typical household in San Fernando, California earns about $32,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Fernando, California expensive?

In San Fernando, California, the median home is worth about $155,900, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in San Fernando, California?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in San Fernando, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Fernando, California?

About 17.7% of people in San Fernando, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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