Santa Clarita, CA Demographics

A map of Santa Clarita's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	94,913	101,794	41.2%	44.5%
Hispanic	83,648	78,735	36.3%	34.4%
Asian	27,662	26,797	12.0%	11.7%
Multiracial	11,648	10,243	5.1%	4.5%
Black	9,974	9,046	4.3%	4.0%
Native American/Other	2,376	2,058	1.0%	0.9%

Santa Clarita, California has an estimated population of 230,221, a less than 1% change from the 228,673 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.2% White, 36.3% Hispanic, 12.0% Asian, 5.1% Multiracial, 4.3% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Clarita, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Clarita has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Santa Clarita, that probability was 66.6% in 2020 and 67.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Clarita is ranked the 16th 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). Santa Clarita was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Clarita's White Population

94,913 residents of Santa Clarita, or 41.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Clarita is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Santa Clarita ranks 1012th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clarita's White population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Santa Clarita's population has decreased from 44.5% to 41.2%.

Santa Clarita is more White than neighboring Stevenson Ranch (40.4% White), San Fernando (4.4% White), and Val Verde (22.1% White). Santa Clarita is less White than neighboring Castaic (43.9% White), and Hasley Canyon (66.9% White).

Santa Clarita's Black Population

9,974 residents of Santa Clarita, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Clarita is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Santa Clarita ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clarita's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of Santa Clarita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Santa Clarita is more Black than neighboring Stevenson Ranch (3.6% Black), San Fernando (0.8% Black), Castaic (2.2% Black), and Hasley Canyon (0% Black). Santa Clarita is less Black than neighboring Val Verde (4.7% Black).

Santa Clarita's Asian Population

27,662 residents of Santa Clarita, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Clarita is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Santa Clarita ranks 258th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clarita's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Asian residents' share of Santa Clarita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.0%.

Santa Clarita is more Asian than neighboring San Fernando (1.9% Asian), Castaic (10.2% Asian), Val Verde (3.9% Asian), and Hasley Canyon (2.8% Asian). Santa Clarita is less Asian than neighboring Stevenson Ranch (27.1% Asian).

Santa Clarita's Hispanic Population

83,648 residents of Santa Clarita, or 36.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Clarita is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Clarita ranks 567th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clarita's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Clarita's population has increased from 34.4% to 36.3%.

Santa Clarita is more Hispanic than neighboring Stevenson Ranch (20.5% Hispanic), and Hasley Canyon (21.1% Hispanic). Santa Clarita is less Hispanic than neighboring San Fernando (92.4% Hispanic), and Val Verde (65.2% Hispanic).

Santa Clarita's Native American/Other Population

2,376 residents of Santa Clarita, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Clarita is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Clarita ranks 1122nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clarita's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Clarita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Santa Clarita is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Fernando (0.1% Native American/Other), and Val Verde (0.8% Native American/Other). Santa Clarita is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stevenson Ranch (1.7% Native American/Other), Castaic (1.3% Native American/Other), and Hasley Canyon (7.6% Native American/Other).

Santa Clarita's Multiracial Population

11,648 residents of Santa Clarita, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Clarita is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Clarita ranks 853rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clarita's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Clarita's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.1%.

Santa Clarita is more Multiracial than neighboring San Fernando (0.3% Multiracial), Val Verde (3.3% Multiracial), and Hasley Canyon (1.6% Multiracial). Santa Clarita is less Multiracial than neighboring Stevenson Ranch (6.7% Multiracial), and Castaic (6.1% 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.