Anaheim, CA Demographics

A map of Anaheim's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	183,273	186,651	53.2%	53.8%
White	78,440	78,237	22.8%	22.6%
Asian	61,937	60,632	18.0%	17.5%
Multiracial	10,208	9,411	3.0%	2.7%
Black	7,960	8,465	2.3%	2.4%
Native American/Other	2,703	3,428	0.8%	1.0%

Anaheim, California has an estimated population of 344,521, a less than 1% change from the 346,824 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.2% Hispanic, 22.8% White, 18.0% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anaheim, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anaheim is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anaheim, that probability was 62.7% in 2020 and 63.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anaheim is ranked the 10th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Anaheim was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anaheim's White Population

78,440 residents of Anaheim, or 22.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anaheim is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Anaheim ranks 1274th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anaheim's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Anaheim's population has remained roughly unchanged at 22.8%.

Anaheim is less White than neighboring Placentia (36.6% White), Orange (39.2% White), Villa Park (60.9% White), Fullerton (29.4% White), and Brea (35.4% White).

Anaheim's Black Population

7,960 residents of Anaheim, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anaheim is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Anaheim ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anaheim's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of Anaheim's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Anaheim is more Black than neighboring Placentia (2.1% Black), Orange (1.5% Black), Villa Park (0.6% Black), Fullerton (1.8% Black), and Brea (1.6% Black).

Anaheim's Asian Population

61,937 residents of Anaheim, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anaheim is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Anaheim ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anaheim's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Anaheim's population has increased from 17.5% to 18.0%.

Anaheim is more Asian than neighboring Orange (13.8% Asian). Anaheim is less Asian than neighboring Placentia (18.4% Asian), Villa Park (19.7% Asian), Fullerton (24.6% Asian), and Brea (27.7% Asian).

Anaheim's Hispanic Population

183,273 residents of Anaheim, or 53.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anaheim is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Anaheim ranks 367th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anaheim's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Anaheim's population has decreased from 53.8% to 53.2%.

Anaheim is more Hispanic than neighboring Placentia (37.9% Hispanic), Orange (39.9% Hispanic), Villa Park (14.5% Hispanic), Fullerton (40.3% Hispanic), and Brea (29.9% Hispanic).

Anaheim's Native American/Other Population

2,703 residents of Anaheim, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anaheim is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Anaheim ranks 1034th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anaheim's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anaheim's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Anaheim is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orange (0.6% Native American/Other), Fullerton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Brea (0.5% Native American/Other). Anaheim is less Native American/Other than neighboring Villa Park (1.7% Native American/Other).

Anaheim's Multiracial Population

10,208 residents of Anaheim, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anaheim is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Anaheim ranks 1220th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anaheim's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Anaheim's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Anaheim is more Multiracial than neighboring Villa Park (2.7% Multiracial). Anaheim is less Multiracial than neighboring Placentia (4.3% Multiracial), Orange (4.9% Multiracial), Fullerton (3.3% Multiracial), and Brea (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.