Demographics & People — Santa Fe Springs, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,310 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~17,900 |
| Median Age | 39.2 |
| Total Households | 5,876 |
| Family Households | 4,405 |
| Average Household Size | 3.23 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4982 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,057 |
| Black or African American | 705 |
| Asian | 1,556 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,516 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 13,761 |
| Other groups | 13,694 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 11,193 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,694 |
| American | 2,259 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,199 |
| German | 711 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 641 |
| Hispanic: Cuban | 518 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 417 |
Language
| English Only | 8,556 |
| Spanish | 7,850 |
| Population 5+ | 18,101 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 599 |
| Population 18+ | 14,680 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Santa Fe Springs, California.