Santa Fe Springs, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Santa Fe Springs, California is 19,310 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 360th-largest city in California. The median household income is $86,857, the median home value is $624,700, and the median age is 38.8.

The population has grown 14.9% since 2010 (16,255 → 18,683).

19,310

Population

2180

People / sq mi

$86,857

Median Income

$624,700

Median Home Value

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Santa Fe Springs covers 8.9 sq mi of land at 2180 people per square mile.

About Santa Fe Springs, CA

Santa Fe Springs is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 6.6% of the population. With 19,310 residents, Santa Fe Springs is a city in California.

The typical household here earns about $86,857, above the US median of $78,538. About 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $624,700, with typical rent around $1,965.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 23.4%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is above the national 14.0% at 15.3%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.

Santa Fe Springs city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Santa Fe Springs city had a population of 16,255 in 2010 and 18,683 in 2024, a 14.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,152 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 1.03%.

Santa Fe Springs city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

18,683

Population (2024)

16,255

Population (2010)

19,152

Peak (2020)

1.03%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	16,255	-	-	estimate
2011	16,493	+238	+1.46%	estimate
2012	16,711	+218	+1.32%	estimate
2013	16,983	+272	+1.63%	estimate
2014	17,359	+376	+2.21%	estimate
2015	17,859	+500	+2.88%	estimate
2016	17,955	+96	+0.54%	estimate
2017	17,866	-89	-0.50%	estimate
2018	17,774	-92	-0.51%	estimate
2019	17,630	-144	-0.81%	estimate
2020	19,152	+1,522	+8.63%	estimate
2021	18,945	-207	-1.08%	estimate
2022	18,903	-42	-0.22%	estimate
2023	18,749	-154	-0.81%	estimate
2024	18,683	-66	-0.35%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	26.2%
Black or African American	3.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.4%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$86,857

Median Household Income

$37,379

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$624,700

Median Home Value

$1,965

Median Rent

61.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

79.3%

High School+

23.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.0%

Drive Alone

74.3%

Public Transit

15.3%

Work From Home

32.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

6.6%

Foreign Born

47.3%

Non-English at Home

4.9%

Veterans

9.3%

With Disability

93.2%

Health Insurance

96.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	29.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	11.7%
Retail Trade	8.0%
Public Administration	7.7%
Manufacturing	7.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	5.7%
Construction	5.2%
Information	5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.4%
Agriculture & Mining	0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Santa Fe Springs, California has a population of 19,310 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 360th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Santa Fe Springs, California is $86,857, with 6.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Santa Fe Springs, California is $624,700, with median monthly rent at $1,965 and a homeownership rate of 61.0%.

The median age in Santa Fe Springs, California is 38.8 years. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

The population has grown 14.9% since 2010 (16,255 → 18,683).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.