State
County
Land Area (mi²)
16.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,528.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.24%
Growth Since 2010
9.25%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Santee is a city located in San Diego County California. With a 2020 population of 58,355, it is the 155th largest city in California and the 667th largest city in the United States . Santee is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 9.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,413 in 2010. Santee reached it's highest population of 58,355 in 2021. Spanning over 17 miles, Santee has a population density of 3,528 people per square mile.
The average household income in Santee is $100,088 with a poverty rate of 7.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,744 per month, and the median house value is $445,500. The median age in Santee is 38.2 years, 36.7 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santee was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,445 | 80.36% |
| Two or More Races | 4,103 | 7.10% |
| Asian | 3,356 | 5.81% |
| Some Other Race | 1,952 | 3.38% |
| Black or African American | 1,305 | 2.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 546 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.16% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,200 | 2.91 | 71.8 |
| Married | 10,550 | 3.45 | 76.6 |
| Non Family | 5,205 | 1.47 | 68.9 |
| Female | 2,460 | 3.41 | 62.2 |
| Male | 985 | 3.41 | 59.8 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 610 | 1.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,832 | 4.57% |
| High School Graduate | 10,609 | 26.48% |
| Some College | 11,351 | 28.33% |
| Associates Degree | 3,830 | 9.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,310 | 20.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,525 | 8.80% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,838 | 27,357 | 8,613 |
| Hispanic | 5,900 | 5,318 | 1,319 |
| Asian | 2,524 | 2,381 | 1,024 |
| 2+ Races | 1,798 | 1,701 | 733 |
| Other Race | 1,329 | 1,213 | 171 |
| Black | 1,061 | 910 | 162 |
| Native American | 439 | 399 | 102 |
| Islander | 90 | 90 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40.77%.
$48,114
Average Earnings
$57,895
Average Male
$41,013
Average Female
84.97% of Santee residents speak only English, while 15.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.92% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38,612 | 3,268 | 8.46% |
| Hispanic | 9,656 | 331 | 3.43% |
| Black | 1,155 | 182 | 15.76% |
| Asian | 3,244 | 125 | 3.85% |
| Multiple | 4,074 | 92 | 2.26% |
| Other | 1,753 | 73 | 4.16% |
| Native | 522 | 61 | 11.69% |
7.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.97%
Male Poverty Rate
7.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santee is Black, with 15.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santee is Multiple, with 2.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.84%.
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,601 | 12.71% |
| Hispanic | 402 | 5.95% |
| 2+ Races | 309 | 12.75% |
| Black | 285 | 26.54% |
| Asian | 196 | 7.21% |
| Native American | 142 | 31.77% |
| Other Race | 66 | 4.43% |
| Islander | 11 | 12.22% |
3.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
89.36%
Native Born
10.64%
Foreign Born
2.96%
Non Citizen
7.67%
Naturalized
89.36% of Santee residents were born in the United States, with 59.56% having been born in California. 2.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,355 | 137 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 58,218 | 137 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 58,081 | 137 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 57,944 | 119 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 57,825 | 147 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 57,678 | 207 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 57,471 | 643 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 56,828 | 677 | 1.21% |
| 2013 | 56,151 | 770 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 55,381 | 858 | 1.57% |
| 2011 | 54,523 | 883 | 1.65% |
| 2010 | 53,640 | 665 | 0.12% |
| 2000 | 52,975 | 73 | 0.01% |
| 1990 | 52,902 | 5,822 | 1.17% |
| 1980 | 47,080 | 25,973 | 8.35% |
| 1970 | 21,107 | 14,107 | 11.67% |
| 1960 | 7,000 | 0.00% |