San Fernando, CA Demographics
A map of San Fernando's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 21,770 | 90.9% |
White | 1,234 | 5.2% |
Asian | 353 | 1.5% |
Black | 282 | 1.2% |
Multiracial | 154 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 153 | 0.6% |
San Fernando, California had a population of 23,946 in 2020. It was 5.2% White, 1.2% Black, 1.5% Asian, 90.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of San Fernando, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, San Fernando is the 314th most populous. 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's White Population
1,234 residents of San Fernando identify as White, or 5.2%. This makes the White share of the population of San Fernando considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Fernando is ranked #1514 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
San Fernando is less White than neighboring Santa Clarita (44.5% White), Burbank (56.2% White), Stevenson Ranch (45.1% White), Los Angeles (28.9% White), and La Crescenta-Montrose (52.3% White).
San Fernando's Black Population
282 residents of San Fernando identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of San Fernando roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Fernando is ranked #631 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
San Fernando is more Black than neighboring La Crescenta-Montrose (0.7% Black). San Fernando is less Black than neighboring Santa Clarita (4% Black), Burbank (2.7% Black), Stevenson Ranch (3.9% Black), and Los Angeles (8.3% Black).
San Fernando's Asian Population
353 residents of San Fernando identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of San Fernando less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Fernando is ranked #964 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
San Fernando is less Asian than neighboring Santa Clarita (11.7% Asian), Burbank (11.4% Asian), Stevenson Ranch (26.8% Asian), Los Angeles (11.7% Asian), and La Crescenta-Montrose (28.2% Asian).
San Fernando's Hispanic Population
21,770 residents of San Fernando identify as Hispanic, or 90.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of San Fernando considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Fernando is ranked #66 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
San Fernando is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Clarita (34.4% Hispanic), Burbank (24.2% Hispanic), Stevenson Ranch (18% Hispanic), Los Angeles (46.9% Hispanic), and La Crescenta-Montrose (13.5% Hispanic).
San Fernando's Native American/Other Population
153 residents of San Fernando identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of San Fernando roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Fernando is ranked #1334 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
San Fernando is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Clarita (0.9% Native American/Other), Burbank (0.9% Native American/Other), Stevenson Ranch (1.1% Native American/Other), and Los Angeles (1% Native American/Other).
San Fernando's Multiracial Population
154 residents of San Fernando identify as Multiracial, or 0.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of San Fernando roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Fernando is ranked #1524 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
San Fernando is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Clarita (4.5% Multiracial), Burbank (4.6% Multiracial), Stevenson Ranch (5.2% Multiracial), Los Angeles (3.3% Multiracial), and La Crescenta-Montrose (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.