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

Santa Clarita covers 73.6 sq mi of land at 3111 people per square mile.

About Santa Clarita, CA

Santa Clarita is a city in California with a population of 229,021. It ranks #16 among cities in California by population. The median age is 38.1, in line with the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Santa Clarita is $119,926, above the US median of $74,580. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $721,000, with monthly rent averaging $2,486. The homeownership rate of 72.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Santa Clarita reflects 39.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 16.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.5 minutes each way.

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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	208,822	-	-	estimate
2011	209,843	+1,021	+0.49%	estimate
2012	210,672	+829	+0.40%	estimate
2013	211,376	+704	+0.33%	estimate
2014	212,283	+907	+0.43%	estimate
2015	213,184	+901	+0.42%	estimate
2016	213,526	+342	+0.16%	estimate
2017	213,734	+208	+0.10%	estimate
2018	213,549	-185	-0.09%	estimate
2019	212,979	-570	-0.27%	estimate
2020	232,422	+19,443	+9.13%	estimate
2021	229,779	-2,643	-1.14%	estimate
2022	229,847	+68	+0.03%	estimate
2023	229,802	-45	-0.02%	estimate
2024	229,159	-643	-0.28%	estimate

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%

Largest cities in California

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Largest counties in California

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Part of California

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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).