Santa Susana, CA Demographics

A map of Santa Susana's Population by Race

Santa Susana, California has an estimated population of 1,235, an increase from the 1,160 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 6.6% Multiracial, 6.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Susana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Susana has become considerably 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 Santa Susana, that probability was 48.4% in 2020 and 23.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Susana is ranked the 1007th 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 Susana was ranked the 1034th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Susana's White Population

1,074 residents of Santa Susana, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Susana is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Santa Susana ranks 580th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Susana's White population has grown by an estimated 33.4%. White residents' share of Santa Susana's population has increased from 69.4% to 87.0%.

Santa Susana is more White than neighboring Bell Canyon (73.3% White), Simi Valley (53.3% White), Hidden Hills (86.3% White), Calabasas (69.8% White), and Oak Park (69.1% White).

Santa Susana's Black Population

0 residents of Santa Susana, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Susana is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Santa Susana ranks 537th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Susana's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Santa Susana's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Santa Susana is less Black than neighboring Simi Valley (1.2% Black), Hidden Hills (1.1% Black), Calabasas (2.6% Black), and Oak Park (0.3% Black).

Santa Susana's Asian Population

0 residents of Santa Susana, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Susana is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Santa Susana ranks 517th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Susana's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Santa Susana's population has decreased from 4.4% to 0.0%.

Santa Susana is less Asian than neighboring Bell Canyon (19.2% Asian), Simi Valley (10.3% Asian), Hidden Hills (1.5% Asian), Calabasas (11.3% Asian), and Oak Park (17.4% Asian).

Santa Susana's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Santa Susana, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Susana is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Susana ranks 979th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Susana's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 59.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Susana's population has decreased from 16.6% to 6.4%.

Santa Susana is more Hispanic than neighboring Bell Canyon (4% Hispanic), and Hidden Hills (4.6% Hispanic). Santa Susana is less Hispanic than neighboring Simi Valley (29% Hispanic), Calabasas (10.2% Hispanic), and Oak Park (7.9% Hispanic).

Santa Susana's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Santa Susana, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Susana is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Susana ranks 897th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Susana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Susana's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Santa Susana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bell Canyon (2.9% Native American/Other), Simi Valley (0.9% Native American/Other), Hidden Hills (1.7% Native American/Other), Calabasas (0.7% Native American/Other), and Oak Park (0.8% Native American/Other).

Santa Susana's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Santa Susana, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Susana is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Susana ranks 291st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Susana's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Susana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.6%.

Santa Susana is more Multiracial than neighboring Bell Canyon (0.6% Multiracial), Simi Valley (5.2% Multiracial), Hidden Hills (4.8% Multiracial), Calabasas (5.5% Multiracial), and Oak Park (4.4% 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.