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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Santa Clarita

California · 110,642 residents · 73.614 sq mi
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Santa Clarita is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,970. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 40,446 residents. Median home value is $231,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

110,642
−27%vs 2000
vs 151,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,503 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 2,052 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
99K135K170K206K242K1990201020202024Santa Clarita
2024230K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,970
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,717 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,073
−21%vs 2000
vs $26,841 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$231,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $216,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$832
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $943 in 2000
US average: $450
75.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.7% in 2000
24.3% rent
4.4
+34%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(104,646)
Black2%(2,957)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(30,968)
Asian5.1%(7,758)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(83,205)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(96,666)
Black1.5%(1,714)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(14,564)
Asian4.1%(4,575)
Other6.9%(7,687)
Diversity Score48.1%(53,261)
48
−13%vs 2000
vs 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.9%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.7 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Clarita, California?

Santa Clarita, California has about 110,642 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Santa Clarita, California?

The typical household in Santa Clarita, California earns about $52,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Clarita, California expensive?

In Santa Clarita, California, the median home is worth about $231,500, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Clarita, California?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Clarita, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Clarita, California?

About 3.7% of people in Santa Clarita, 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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