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Anaheim

California · 346,824 residents · 50.283 sq mi
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Anaheim is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,723. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $602,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346,824
+6%since 2000
from 328,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,897 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 6,523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+17%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
258K283K308K333K358K1990201020202024Anaheim
2024345K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,723
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,122 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,122
+65%since 2000
from $18,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$602,400
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,743
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
54.9% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+81%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(117,607)
Black2.4%(7,939)
Hispanic / Latino46.8%(153,374)
Asian11.9%(38,919)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.8%(252,001)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.6%(78,237)
Black2.4%(8,465)
Hispanic / Latino53.8%(186,651)
Asian17.5%(60,632)
Other3.1%(10,904)
Diversity Score77.9%(270,152)
Diversity Score
78
+1%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
35.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anaheim, California?

Anaheim, California has about 346,824 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anaheim, California?

The typical household in Anaheim, California earns about $76,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anaheim, California expensive?

In Anaheim, California, the median home is worth about $602,400, and the typical rent is about $1,743 a month.

How educated are people in Anaheim, California?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Anaheim, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anaheim, California?

About 13.8% of people in Anaheim, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anaheim, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Anaheim, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80,418 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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