Demographics & People — San Fernando, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 23,716 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~23,400 |
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| Median Age | 37.5 |
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| Total Households | 6,238 |
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| Family Households | 5,319 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.78 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4009 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,097 |
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| Black or African American | 222 |
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| Asian | 521 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 21,853 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 22,131 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 19,259 |
| Other groups | 16,725 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,473 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,132 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 1,148 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 892 |
| Hispanic: South American | 369 |
| German | 297 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 285 |
Language
| English Only | 6,411 |
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| Spanish | 15,651 |
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| Population 5+ | 22,540 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 379 |
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| Population 18+ | 18,627 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for San Fernando, California.
