San Fernando, CA Demographics

A map of San Fernando's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	21,846	21,770	92.4%	90.9%
White	1,045	1,234	4.4%	5.2%
Asian	448	353	1.9%	1.5%
Black	198	282	0.8%	1.2%
Multiracial	68	154	0.3%	0.6%
Native American/Other	27	153	0.1%	0.6%

San Fernando, California has an estimated population of 23,632, a slight decrease from the 23,946 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% Hispanic, 4.4% White, 1.9% Asian, 0.8% Black, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Fernando, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Fernando has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In San Fernando, that probability was 17.0% in 2020 and 14.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Fernando is ranked the 316th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). San Fernando was ranked the 314th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Fernando's White Population

1,045 residents of San Fernando, or 4.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Fernando is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Fernando ranks 1514th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Fernando's White population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of San Fernando's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.4%.

San Fernando is less White than neighboring Santa Clarita (41.2% White), Burbank (54.1% White), Stevenson Ranch (40.4% White), Los Angeles (28.1% White), and La Crescenta-Montrose (47.1% White).

San Fernando's Black Population

198 residents of San Fernando, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Fernando is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Fernando ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Fernando's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Black residents' share of San Fernando's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

San Fernando is more Black than neighboring La Crescenta-Montrose (0.4% Black). San Fernando is less Black than neighboring Santa Clarita (4.3% Black), Burbank (3.9% Black), Stevenson Ranch (3.6% Black), and Los Angeles (8.1% Black).

San Fernando's Asian Population

448 residents of San Fernando, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Fernando is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Fernando ranks 983rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Fernando's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.9%. Asian residents' share of San Fernando's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

San Fernando is less Asian than neighboring Santa Clarita (12% Asian), Burbank (11.5% Asian), Stevenson Ranch (27.1% Asian), Los Angeles (11.9% Asian), and La Crescenta-Montrose (26.5% Asian).

San Fernando's Hispanic Population

21,846 residents of San Fernando, or 92.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Fernando is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Fernando ranks 66th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Fernando's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of San Fernando's population has increased from 90.9% to 92.4%.

San Fernando is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Clarita (36.3% Hispanic), Burbank (23.9% Hispanic), Stevenson Ranch (20.5% Hispanic), Los Angeles (47.2% Hispanic), and La Crescenta-Montrose (18.2% Hispanic).

San Fernando's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of San Fernando, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Fernando is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Fernando ranks 1341st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Fernando's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Fernando's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

San Fernando is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Clarita (1% Native American/Other), Burbank (1.2% Native American/Other), Stevenson Ranch (1.7% Native American/Other), Los Angeles (1% Native American/Other), and La Crescenta-Montrose (1.6% Native American/Other).

San Fernando's Multiracial Population

68 residents of San Fernando, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Fernando is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Fernando ranks 1524th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Fernando's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.8%. Multiracial residents' share of San Fernando's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

San Fernando is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Clarita (5.1% Multiracial), Burbank (5.3% Multiracial), Stevenson Ranch (6.7% Multiracial), Los Angeles (3.8% Multiracial), and La Crescenta-Montrose (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.