Southwest Anaheim is home to 40,781 people in Anaheim. Median home value sits at $816,819. The foreign-born share is 36%. 48% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 10,653 people per square mile. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Southwest Anaheim; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
40,781
Population density
10,653 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.83 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,814
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,593
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$816,819
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,887
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.1%
51.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.53 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
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-Hispanic15.4%(6,286)
Black2.7%(1,118)
Hispanic / Latino58.6%(23,896)
Asian21%(8,573)
Other2.2%(908)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(6,286)
Black2.7%(1,118)
Hispanic / Latino58.6%(23,896)
Asian21%(8,573)
Other2.2%(908)
Diversity Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California?
Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California has about 40,781 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California?
The typical household in Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California earns about $89,814 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California expensive?
In Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California, the median home is worth about $816,819, and the typical rent is about $1,887 a month.
How educated are people in Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California?
About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California?
About 13.5% of people in Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California live below the federal poverty line.
