Demographics & People — Phelan, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,059 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,600 |
| Median Age | 33.4 |
| Total Households | 5,194 |
| Family Households | 4,229 |
| Average Household Size | 3.45 |
| Diversity Index | 0.507 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,698 |
| Black or African American | 103 |
| Asian | 368 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,113 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,114 |
| Other groups | 7,588 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 7,176 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,875 |
| German | 3,041 |
| Irish | 1,609 |
| English | 1,123 |
| American | 1,029 |
| Italian | 518 |
| Dutch | 500 |
Language
| English Only | 12,208 |
| Spanish | 3,780 |
| Population 5+ | 16,380 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 697 |
| Population 18+ | 12,740 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 47.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| 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 Phelan, California.