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La Habra

California · 63,097 residents · 7.559 sq mi
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La Habra is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,532. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $577,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63,097
+7%since 2000
from 58,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,347 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 7,802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+19%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
50K54K57K61K64K1990201020202024La Habra
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,532
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,652 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,278
+71%since 2000
from $18,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$577,900
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,639
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $787 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+74%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(24,399)
Black1.4%(808)
Hispanic / Latino49%(28,922)
Asian5.8%(3,432)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.5%(41,585)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(14,953)
Black1.7%(1,047)
Hispanic / Latino59.3%(37,439)
Asian12.4%(7,802)
Other1.9%(1,185)
Diversity Score70.8%(44,695)
Diversity Score
71
Unchangedsince 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
26.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Habra, California?

La Habra, California has about 63,097 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Habra, California?

The typical household in La Habra, California earns about $83,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Habra, California expensive?

In La Habra, California, the median home is worth about $577,900, and the typical rent is about $1,639 a month.

How educated are people in La Habra, California?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in La Habra, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Habra, California?

About 10.5% of people in La Habra, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Habra, California grown since 1990?

Yes, La Habra, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,831 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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