Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

204,837

6.48% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ADianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AAlex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.8

1.38% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.05%

9.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$102,733

5.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$582,300

4.92% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

92,308

7.59% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA had a population of 205k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $102,733. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA grew from 192,376 to 204,837, a 6.48% increase and its median household income grew from $97,746 to $102,733, a 5.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.3%), White (Hispanic) (17%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.8%), Other (Hispanic) (9.19%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (8.93%).

34.5% of the households in Santa Clarita City PUMA, 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.

91.9% of the residents in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Angeles County (Northwest)--Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA are College of the Canyons (111461) (5,247 degrees awarded in 2021), The Master's University and Seminary (466 degrees), and California Institute of the Arts (345 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA was $582,300, and the homeownership rate was 68%.

Most people in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA borders Castaic PUMA, CA and LA City (North Central/Granada Hills & Sylmar) PUMA, CA.

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Population & Diversity

Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 205k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 21.7% of Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (44.5k people).

In 2021, there were 2.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.6k people) in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.9k White (Hispanic) and 22.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA are Spanish (42,196 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (5,514 households), and Korean (1,973 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

102,728

Women

50.1%

102,217

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 204,945 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.9%

2021 Citizenship

92%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.9% of Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.6k ± 2.76k
White (Hispanic)
34.9k ± 2.93k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
22.2k ± 1.46k

36.5%

Hispanic Population

74.8k people

36.5% of the people in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA are hispanic (74.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
13,650 ± 2,771 people
Philippines
6,062 ± 1,883 people
Guatemala
3,027 ± 1,341 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 13,650 Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 6,062 and Guatemala with 3,027.

Foreign-Born Population

21.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

44.5k people

21.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

40.8k people

As of 2021, 21.7% of Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA residents (44.5k 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 Clarita City PUMA, CA was 21.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
42,196 households (22.2%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
5,514 households (2.9%)
Korean
1,973 households (1.04%)

34.5% of the households in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 22.2% of the households in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,237 ± 337
Gulf War (2001-)
1,565 ± 291
Gulf War (1990s)
1,004 ± 246

Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA employs 92.3k people. The largest industries in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA are Restaurants & Food Services (5,725 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,678 people), and Construction (5,294 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($209,545), Management of companies & enterprises ($198,147), and Broadcasting (except internet) ($146,391).

Males in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,385. The income inequality in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,638

Women

45%

47,162

Men

55%

The workforce of Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA in 2020 was 85,800 people, with 45% woman, and 55% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

92.3k

2021 Value

7.59%

1 Year growth

± 7.59%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 7.59%, from 85.8k employees to 92.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA, are Other managers (3,093 people), Cashiers (2,325 people), and Retail salespersons (2,223 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Clarita City PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

92.3k

2021 Value

7.59%

1 Year growth

± 7.59%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 7.59%, from 85.8k employees to 92.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,725 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,678 people), and Construction (5,294 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,817

Median earning men ± $1,791

$42,043

Median earning women ± $1,431

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($104,877), Information ($98,906), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,318).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($142,500), Information ($89,857), and Public Administration ($66,713).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

N/ADianne 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.

N/AAlex 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.

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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 Clarita City PUMA, CA awarded 6,094 degrees. The student population of Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,556 male students and 9,825 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (2,542 and 42.9%), followed by White (2,036 and 34.4%), Asian (737 and 12.4%), and Black or African American (240 and 4.05%).

The largest universities in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are College of the Canyons (111461) (5,247 and 86.1%), The Master's University and Seminary (466 and 7.65%), and California Institute of the Arts (345 and 5.66%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County (Northwest)--Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,537 and 25.2%), General Social Sciences (600 and 9.85%), and General Business Administration & Management (346 and 5.68%).

The median tuition cost in Los Angeles County (Northwest)--Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA for private four year colleges is $40,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 40.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 19,381 (49.3% men and 50.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 19,381 students enrolled in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA, 49.3% men and 50.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 8,501 records, of which 52.7% were women and 47.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
600 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Physical Education
328 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
275 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Los Angeles County (Northwest)--Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA was General Social Sciences with 600 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Los Angeles County (Northwest)--Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of the Canyons (111461)
5,247 degrees awarded
The Master's University and Seminary
466 degrees awarded
California Institute of the Arts
345 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Canyons (111461) with 5,247 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,388 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA, which is 0.644 times less than the 3,706 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 2,542 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,036 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($703) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) 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

Measure

In 2021, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA in 2021 were Some college (40.7k), Bachelors Degree (34.9k), and High School or Equivalent (31.3k).

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 Clarita City PUMA, CA was $582,300 in 2021, which is 2.38 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $555,000 to $582,300, a 4.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA is 68%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 36.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA is $102,733. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$582,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,471

$45,312

Median Property Taxes

±$1,398

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 Clarita City PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

68%

Homeownership

2021

70.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68% of the housing units in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Santa Clarita City PUMA, 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.

$102,733

Median Household Income

± $2,853

66.6k

Number of Households

± 1,935

In 2021, the median household income of the 66.6k households in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA grew to $102,733 from the previous year's value of $97,746.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Clarita City PUMA, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.201% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Worked At Home (11.3%)
Carpooled (8.93%)

In 2021, 74.9% of workers in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.93%).

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

36.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (36.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.1% of the workforce in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Clarita City PUMA, 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 Clarita City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA (18.3k out of 203k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

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

94.7% of the population of Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 57.8% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 9.01% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.57% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.28%

Uninsured

57.8%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

9.01%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

0.57%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Clarita City PUMA, CA declined by 1.79% from 5.38% to 5.28%.

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