San Fernando, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | San Fernando | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,450 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9876.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.41% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,234 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Fernando grew by 0.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 23,698 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Fernando has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | San Fernando | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,445 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.02% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Fernando is about 15% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Fernando | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $686,191 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,689 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.5% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Fernando is about 33.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,689 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Fernando spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 231 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Fernando | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 231 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,158 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 35,907 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,216 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Fernando is 28 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
San Fernando has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | San Fernando | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.79 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
San Fernando has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | San Fernando | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Fernando, California.
What is the population of San Fernando, California?
The population of San Fernando, California is 23,450, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Fernando, California?
The population density of San Fernando, California is 9876.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in San Fernando, California?
The median household income in San Fernando, California is $82,445, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Fernando, California?
The median home price in San Fernando, California is $686,191, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Fernando, California?
The unemployment rate in San Fernando, California is 7.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.