CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Santa Fe Springs

California · 15,520 residents · 8.858 sq mi

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Santa Fe Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,313. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $168,200.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

7% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 33%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

15,520

−11%vs 2000

vs 17,438 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,752 / sq mi

−11%vs 2000

vs 1,969 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.8

−7%vs 2000

vs 33.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202419K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$33,313

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $44,540 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,196

−23%vs 2000

vs $14,547 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

10.6%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$168,200

+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $166,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$629

+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $747 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

64.9%

+2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 62.9% in 2000

35.1% rent

Afford Score

5.0

+35%vs 2000

vs 3.7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic19.2%(3,354)

Black3.7%(645)

Hispanic / Latino71.4%(12,447)

Asian3.7%(652)

Other0%

Diversity Score53.6%(9,344)

1990

White, non-Hispanic57.1%(8,868)

Black2%(304)

Hispanic / Latino66.8%(10,369)

Asian5%(770)

Other35.9%(5,578)

Diversity Score84.4%(13,091)

Diversity Score

+57%vs 2000

vs 54 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

7.1%

−2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

59.1%

−3.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 62.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

1.8%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 2.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.4 min

+10%vs 2000

vs 18.6 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Fe Springs, California?

Santa Fe Springs, California has about 15,520 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Santa Fe Springs, California?

The typical household in Santa Fe Springs, California earns about $33,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Fe Springs, California expensive?

In Santa Fe Springs, California, the median home is worth about $168,200, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Fe Springs, California?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Fe Springs, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Fe Springs, California?

About 10.6% of people in Santa Fe Springs, 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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