Northwest Anaheim is home to 36,095 people in Anaheim. 41% of locals were born outside the United States. Owners hold 38% of the housing stock. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $671,087. Density works out to 13,256 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Northwest Anaheim; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
36,095
Population density
13,256 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.72 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,339
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,384
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$671,087
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,973
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.3%
61.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.60 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic12%(4,317)
Black1%(377)
Hispanic / Latino71.9%(25,945)
Asian13.5%(4,884)
Other1.6%(572)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12%(4,317)
Black1%(377)
Hispanic / Latino71.9%(25,945)
Asian13.5%(4,884)
Other1.6%(572)
Diversity Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California?
Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California has about 36,095 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California?
The typical household in Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California earns about $80,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California expensive?
In Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California, the median home is worth about $671,087, and the typical rent is about $1,973 a month.
How educated are people in Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California?
About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California?
About 12.9% of people in Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California live below the federal poverty line.
