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Santa Nella

California · 2,107 residents · 4.683 sq mi
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Santa Nella is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,154. Population has grown 25% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $435,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,107
+25%since 2023
from 1,686 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
450 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 360 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−6%since 2023
from 37.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8481K2K2K3K201020202024Santa Nella
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 512.1%(256)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 915.3%(323)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.8%(122)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.7%(56)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.1%(45)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(242)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4422.7%(479)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.8%(207)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.6%(139)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(194)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.1%(44)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,154
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,375 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,949
+13%since 2023
from $24,771 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
+18%since 2023
from 0.293 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $467,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
−18%since 2023
from 5.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.9%(1,515)
Asian3.3%(56)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino88.1%(1,857)
Asian4.1%(87)
Other0.8%(17)
Diversity Score
27
+16%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican87.2%(1,837)
Puerto Rican0.9%(20)
Asian origin
Chinese2.6%(55)
Filipino1.5%(32)
Ancestry
Italian1.6%(34)
Irish1.5%(31)
American0.5%(11)
Dutch0.5%(11)
Portuguese0.4%(9)
Canadian0.3%(7)
German0.3%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Italian population · Largest Filipino population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
55.9 min
+4%since 2023
from 53.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
Female
48.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
Foreign born
32.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.5%(300)
Married54.5%(414)
Widowed1.4%(11)
Divorced4.5%(34)
Women 15+
Never married21.3%(138)
Married58.1%(376)
Widowed12.2%(79)
Divorced8.3%(54)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Nella, California?

Santa Nella, California has about 2,107 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Nella, California earns about $99,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Nella, California expensive?

In Santa Nella, California, the median home is worth about $435,000.

How educated are people in Santa Nella, California?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Nella, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Nella, California?

About 5.6% of people in Santa Nella, 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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