Sylmar, San Fernando Valley, CA Demographics
What is the population of Sylmar?
There are 92,580 residents in Sylmar, with a median age of 36.9. Of this, 49.77% are males and 50.23% are females. US-born citizens make up 62.99% of the resident pool in Sylmar, while non-US-born citizens account for 22.23%. Additionally, 14.77% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 84,948 people in Sylmar currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 92,580 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 46,078 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 46,502 | -1.3% |
Male Population 49.77%
Female Population 50.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.9 | 1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 58,320 | -2.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 20,582 | 6.0% |
| Not Citizen | 13,678 | -0.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 62.99%
Citizen not U.S. Born 22.23%
Not Citizen 14.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 393 | 61.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,140 | 3.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 811 | -1.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 266 | -10.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 84,948 | -0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 5.61%
Moved from Same State 0.89%
Moved from Different State 0.29%
Same House as Last Year 92.78%
What are the employment statistics in Sylmar?
White-collar workers make up 71.42% of the working population in Sylmar, while blue-collar employees account for 28.58%. There are also 4,504 entrepreneurs in Sylmar (10.14% of the workforce); 30,741 workers employed in private companies (69.23%); and 5,302 people working in governmental institutions (11.94%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 31,710 | -0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 12,691 | 0.6% |
White Collar 71.42%
Blue Collar 28.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,504 | 7.5% |
| Private Companies | 30,741 | 0.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,302 | -10.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,854 | 2.0% |
Self Employees 10.14%
Private Companies 69.23%
Governmental Workers 11.94%
Not for Profit Companies 8.68%
How many households are there in Sylmar?
There are a total of 24,927 households in Sylmar, each made up of around 4 members. Family establishments represent 81.8% of these Sylmar households, while non-family units account for the remaining 18.2%. Additionally, 40.84% of households have children and 59.16% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 24,927 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 4 | N/A |
| Family Households | 20,391 | 1.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,536 | -4.1% |
Family Households 81.8%
Non-Family Households 18.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 10,180 | 1.7% |
| Households without Children | 14,747 | -0.3% |
Households with Children 40.84%
Households without Children 59.16%
What are the median and average incomes in Sylmar?
The average annual household income in Sylmar is $105,778, while the median household income sits at $89,264 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $94,026, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $97,761. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $62,857 and $65,917, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $105,778 | 9.7% |
| Median Household Income | $89,264 | 5.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 78,630 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sylmar?
There are 26,221 housing units in Sylmar, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1976. Of the 24,927 occupied housing units in Sylmar, 67.09% are owner-occupied, while 32.91% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.48% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $618,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,099 per month in Sylmar.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 26,221 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1976 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 666 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,696 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,622 | -8.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,043 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,284 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,943 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,661 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,589 | -2.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,581 | 10.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 136 | 112.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,927 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 16,724 | -0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $8,203 | 1.9% |
Owner Occupied 67.09%
Renter Occupied 32.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,787 | -2.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,937 | 5.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $618,500 | 15.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $563,200 | 19.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,099 | 6.1% |
With Mortgage 70.48%
Without Mortgage 29.52%
What is the level of education in Sylmar?
Approximately 38.15% of the population in Sylmar holds a high school degree (that's 27,345 residents), while 21.76% have attained a college certificate (16,496 locals) and 13.56% have a bachelor's degree (9,721 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 10,537 | 4.6% |
| Some High School | 27,345 | -1.5% |
| Some College | 16,496 | -1.3% |
| Associate Degree | 4,938 | -0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,721 | 4.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,541 | 7.4% |
No High School 14.7%
Some High School 38.15%
Some College 21.76%
Associate Degree 6.89%
Bachelor's Degree 13.56%
Graduate Degree 4.94%
What is the marital status of Sylmar residents?
A total of 31,991 people in Sylmar have never been married (which represents 42.12% of the total population), while 34,445 of them are wedded (45.35%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,554 (2.05%) and 6,090 (8.02%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 31,991 | 0.3% |
| Married | 34,445 | -1.0% |
| Separated | 1,554 | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 3,422 | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 6,090 | 6,090.0% |
Never Married 42.12%
Married 45.35%
Separated 2.05%
Widowed 4.51%
Divorced 8.02%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sylmar?
The top three means of transportation people in Sylmar use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 37,247 residents commute by car, 487 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 463 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 37,247 | -1.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 487 | -16.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 72 | N/A |
| Railroad | 72 | 188.0% |
| Bicycle | 24 | -40.0% |
| Motorcycle | 20 | -58.3% |
| TaxiCab | 58 | -40.2% |
| Walk | 463 | 7.7% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.