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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Santee

California · 52,902 residents · 16.537 sq mi
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Santee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $39,073. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $144,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

52,902
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 52,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,199 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 34.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
52K54K56K59K61K1990201020202024Santee
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,073
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,624 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,179
−33%vs 2000
vs $21,311 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$144,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $172,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$667
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $833 in 2000
US average: $450
70.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.0% in 2000
29.6% rent
3.7
+15%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(42,803)
Black1.4%(751)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(6,016)
Asian2.5%(1,307)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.7%(18,366)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(48,309)
Black1.5%(780)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(5,428)
Asian3%(1,588)
Other4.2%(2,225)
Diversity Score37.9%(20,040)
38
+9%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+45%vs 2000
vs 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Santee, California?

Santee, California has about 52,902 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Santee, California?

The typical household in Santee, California earns about $39,073 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santee, California expensive?

In Santee, California, the median home is worth about $144,900, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Santee, California?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Santee, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santee, California?

About 5.4% of people in Santee, 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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