Santa Fe Springs, CA

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2021 Population

18,817

6.65% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.27% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.5%

2.36% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$75,086

7.39% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$490,200

6.01% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

8,794

5.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Santa Fe Springs, CA had a population of 18.8k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $75,086. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Santa Fe Springs, CA grew from 17,643 to 18,817, a 6.65% increase and its median household income grew from $69,922 to $75,086, a 7.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Other (Hispanic) (40%), White (Hispanic) (20.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.7%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.64%).

None of the households in Santa Fe Springs, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.1% of the residents in Santa Fe Springs, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Fe Springs, CA are NTMA Training Centers of Southern California (124 degrees awarded in 2021), Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy (56 degrees), and Medical Allied Career Center (51 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Santa Fe Springs, CA was $490,200, and the homeownership rate was 65.5%.

Most people in Santa Fe Springs, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Fe Springs, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Santa Fe Springs, CA is home to a population of 18.8k people, from which 91.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 26.3% of Santa Fe Springs, CA residents were born outside of the country (4.94k people).

In 2021, there were 1.92 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (7.53k people) in Santa Fe Springs, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.92k White (Hispanic) and 2.27k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.1%

2021 Citizenship

91.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.1% of Santa Fe Springs, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Fe Springs, CA was 91.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Santa Fe Springs, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Other (Hispanic)
7.53k ± 940
White (Hispanic)
3.92k ± 747
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.27k ± 408

74.9%

Hispanic Population

14.1k people

74.9% of the people in Santa Fe Springs, CA are hispanic (14.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Santa Fe Springs, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

26.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.94k people

25.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.43k people

As of 2021, 26.3% of Santa Fe Springs, CA residents (4.94k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Fe Springs, CA was 25.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Santa Fe Springs, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Korea
157 ± 140
Gulf War (2001-)
137 ± 72
Gulf War (1990s)
55 ± 38

Santa Fe Springs, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Santa Fe Springs, CA employs 8.79k people. The largest industries in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,204 people), Educational Services (997 people), and Retail Trade (944 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,233), and Transportation & Warehousing ($73,625).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.79k

2021 Value

± 676

5.67%

1 Year growth

± 10.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Fe Springs, CA grew at a rate of 5.67%, from 8.32k employees to 8.79k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Fe Springs, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,693 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,016 people), and Management Occupations (645 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.79k

2021 Value

± 676

5.67%

1 Year growth

± 10.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Fe Springs, CA grew at a rate of 5.67%, from 8.32k employees to 8.79k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Fe Springs, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,204 people), Educational Services (997 people), and Retail Trade (944 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Fe Springs, CA, though some of these residents may live in Santa Fe Springs, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,335

Median earning men ± $8,861

$33,911

Median earning women ± $4,243

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,739), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,667), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,021), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,442), and Information ($52,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Santa Fe Springs, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Santa Fe Springs, CA awarded 254 degrees. The student population of Santa Fe Springs, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 234 male students and 352 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Hispanic or Latino (157 and 63.6%), followed by Asian (41 and 16.6%), White (25 and 10.1%), and Unknown (14 and 5.67%).

The largest universities in Santa Fe Springs, CA by number of degrees awarded are NTMA Training Centers of Southern California (124 and 48.8%), Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy (56 and 22%), and Medical Allied Career Center (51 and 20.1%).

The most popular majors in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Machine Tool Technology (124 and 48.8%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 and 12.6%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (23 and 9.06%).

The median tuition cost in Santa Fe Springs, CA for private four year colleges is $7,680.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 586 students enrolled in Santa Fe Springs, CA, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 308 records, of which 66.9% were women and 33.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
32 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
13 degree-majors awarded
Barbering
3 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Santa Fe Springs, CA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

NTMA Training Centers of Southern California
124 degrees awarded
Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
56 degrees awarded
Medical Allied Career Center
51 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was NTMA Training Centers of Southern California with 124 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 143 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Fe Springs, CA, which is 1.29 times more than the 111 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 157 degrees mean that there were 3.83 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 41 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($7,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($609) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Santa Fe Springs, CA was $490,200 in 2021, which is 2 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $462,400 to $490,200, a 6.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Fe Springs, CA is 65.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Santa Fe Springs, CA have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Fe Springs, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Santa Fe Springs, CA is $75,086. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Santa Fe Springs, CA was Census Tract 5029.01 with a value of $107,688, followed by Census Tract 5028.01 and Census Tract 5022, with respective values of $88,000 and $87,283.

Housing

Property

$490,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,258

$3,627

Median Property Taxes

±$351

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Santa Fe Springs, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Santa Fe Springs, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.5%

Homeownership

2021

74.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.5% of the housing units in Santa Fe Springs, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Fe Springs, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5029.01
Census Tract 5028.01
Census Tract 5022

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Santa Fe Springs, CA was Census Tract 5029.01 with a value of $107,688, followed by Census Tract 5028.01 and Census Tract 5022, with respective values of $88,000 and $87,283.

The following map shows all of the places in Santa Fe Springs, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,086

Median Household Income

± $4,533

5.54k

Number of Households

± 471

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.54k households in Santa Fe Springs, CA grew to $75,086 from the previous year's value of $69,922.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Fe Springs, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Santa Fe Springs, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Worked At Home (7.92%)
Carpooled (7.78%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in Santa Fe Springs, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.92%) and those who carpooled to work (7.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Fe Springs, CA have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.33% of the workforce in Santa Fe Springs, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Fe Springs, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Santa Fe Springs, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Santa Fe Springs, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Fe Springs, CA (2.16k out of 18.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Santa Fe Springs, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.8% of the population of Santa Fe Springs, CA has health coverage, with 54.2% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 8.5% on non-group plans, and 0.619% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1354 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.66% decrease from the previous year (1363 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1097 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 245 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,354 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Los Angeles County, CA

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,354 patients per year. This represents a 0.66% decrease from the previous year (1,363 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Los Angeles County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.25%

Uninsured

54.2%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

8.5%

Non-Group

0.619%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Fe Springs, CA grew by 0.439% from 6.22% to 6.25%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Santa Fe Springs, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.