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West Anaheim

California · Anaheim · 59,064 residents · 4.993 sq mi
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The short version

West Anaheim has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,834. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $805,826. Despite a median home value of $805,826, the poverty rate sits 36% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up West Anaheim; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,064
Population density
11,829 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,834
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,816
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$805,826
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,105
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.4%
64.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic22%(12,994)
Black3.4%(2,015)
Hispanic / Latino42.7%(25,195)
Asian27.2%(16,092)
Other4.7%(2,768)
Diversity Score86.5%(51,094)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22%(12,994)
Black3.4%(2,015)
Hispanic / Latino42.7%(25,195)
Asian27.2%(16,092)
Other4.7%(2,768)
Diversity Score86.5%(51,094)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
40.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Anaheim, Anaheim, California?

West Anaheim, Anaheim, California has about 59,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Anaheim, Anaheim, California?

The typical household in West Anaheim, Anaheim, California earns about $79,834 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Anaheim, Anaheim, California expensive?

In West Anaheim, Anaheim, California, the median home is worth about $805,826, and the typical rent is about $2,105 a month.

How educated are people in West Anaheim, Anaheim, California?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Anaheim, Anaheim, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Anaheim, Anaheim, California?

About 16.9% of people in West Anaheim, Anaheim, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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