Santee, CA Demographics
A map of Santee's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 37,783 | 62.9% |
Hispanic | 12,522 | 20.9% |
Multiracial | 4,096 | 6.8% |
Asian | 3,456 | 5.8% |
Black | 1,265 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 915 | 1.5% |
Santee, California had a population of 60,037 in 2020. It was 62.9% White, 2.1% Black, 5.8% Asian, 20.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 6.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Santee, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Santee is the 159th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Santee's White Population
37,783 residents of Santee identify as White, or 62.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Santee considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santee is ranked #714 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Santee is more White than neighboring Bostonia (49.7% White), El Cajon (52.8% White), and Winter Gardens (60.8% White). Santee is less White than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (68.6% White), and Lakeside (63% White).
Santee's Black Population
1,265 residents of Santee identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Santee roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santee is ranked #415 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Santee is more Black than neighboring Lakeside (2% Black). Santee is less Black than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (5.3% Black), Bostonia (6.3% Black), El Cajon (6.3% Black), and Winter Gardens (2.3% Black).
Santee's Asian Population
3,456 residents of Santee identify as Asian, or 5.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Santee slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santee is ranked #433 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Santee is more Asian than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (1.6% Asian), Bostonia (3.1% Asian), El Cajon (4.7% Asian), Winter Gardens (2.5% Asian), and Lakeside (2.6% Asian).
Santee's Hispanic Population
12,522 residents of Santee identify as Hispanic, or 20.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Santee less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santee is ranked #839 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Santee is more Hispanic than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (17.6% Hispanic). Santee is less Hispanic than neighboring Bostonia (33.8% Hispanic), El Cajon (29.4% Hispanic), Winter Gardens (26.8% Hispanic), and Lakeside (25.2% Hispanic).
Santee's Native American/Other Population
915 residents of Santee identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Santee roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santee is ranked #599 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Santee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (1.3% Native American/Other), Bostonia (1.4% Native American/Other), El Cajon (1.3% Native American/Other), and Lakeside (1.2% Native American/Other).
Santee's Multiracial Population
4,096 residents of Santee identify as Multiracial, or 6.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Santee roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santee is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Santee is more Multiracial than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (5.6% Multiracial), Bostonia (5.7% Multiracial), El Cajon (5.5% Multiracial), Winter Gardens (6% Multiracial), and Lakeside (6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.