Santa Clarita, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Santa Clarita, California is 229,021 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 100th-largest city in the United States and the 16th-largest in California. The median household income is $119,926, the median home value is $721,000, and the median age is 38.1.
The population has grown 9.7% since 2010 (208,822 → 229,159).
229,021
Population
3111
People / sq mi
$119,926
Median Income
$721,000
Median Home Value
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Santa Clarita covers 73.6 sq mi of land at 3111 people per square mile.
About Santa Clarita, CA
In Santa Clarita, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $721,000. With 229,021 residents, Santa Clarita is a city in California. It ranks #16 among cities in California by population.
Median household income is $119,926, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.2%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $721,000, with typical rent around $2,486.
Roughly 39.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. About 16.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Santa Clarita — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Santa Clarita city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Santa Clarita city had a population of 208,822 in 2010 and 229,159 in 2024, a 9.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 232,422 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.69%.
229,159
Population (2024)
208,822
Population (2010)
232,422
Peak (2020)
0.69%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 208,822 |
| 2011 | 209,843 |
| 2012 | 210,672 |
| 2013 | 211,376 |
| 2014 | 212,283 |
| 2015 | 213,184 |
| 2016 | 213,526 |
| 2017 | 213,734 |
| 2018 | 213,549 |
| 2019 | 212,979 |
| 2020 | 232,422 |
| 2021 | 229,779 |
| 2022 | 229,847 |
| 2023 | 229,802 |
| 2024 | 229,159 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$119,926
Median Household Income
$49,571
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$721,000
Median Home Value
$2,486
Median Rent
72.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.3%
High School+
39.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.9%
Drive Alone
70.9%
Public Transit
16.2%
Work From Home
34.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
15.7%
Foreign Born
64.6%
Non-English at Home
4.4%
Veterans
9.5%
With Disability
95.2%
Health Insurance
97.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.4% |
| Information | 6.3% |
| Public Administration | 6.0% |
| Construction | 5.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 5.3% |
| Retail Trade | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Common questions about Santa Clarita, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Clarita, California has a population of 229,021 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 100th-largest city in the United States and the 16th-largest in California.
The median household income in Santa Clarita, California is $119,926, with 5.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Santa Clarita, California is $721,000, with median monthly rent at $2,486 and a homeownership rate of 72.0%.
The median age in Santa Clarita, California is 38.1 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
The population has grown 9.7% since 2010 (208,822 → 229,159).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.