Anza, CA Demographics
A map of Anza's Population by Race
Anza, California has an estimated population of 1,898, a dramatic decrease from the 3,075 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.1% White, 39.5% Hispanic, 8.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anza, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Anza has become less racially diverse since 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 Anza, that probability was 59.8% in 2020 and 56.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Anza is ranked the 910th 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). Anza was ranked the 797th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Anza's White Population
989 residents of Anza, or 52.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anza is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Anza ranks 865th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Anza's White population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. White residents' share of Anza's population has decreased from 55.0% to 52.1%.
Anza is more White than neighboring Lake Riverside (49.7% White), and Sage (50.3% White). Anza is less White than neighboring Mountain Center (100% White), Idyllwild-Pine Cove (57.6% White), and Aguanga (82.8% White).
Anza's Black Population
0 residents of Anza, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anza is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Anza ranks 856th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Anza's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Anza's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
Anza is less Black than neighboring Idyllwild-Pine Cove (2% Black), and Sage (1.1% Black).
Anza's Asian Population
160 residents of Anza, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anza is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Anza ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Anza's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.0%. Asian residents' share of Anza's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.4%.
Anza is more Asian than neighboring Lake Riverside (1.7% Asian), Mountain Center (0% Asian), Aguanga (0.9% Asian), and Sage (5.2% Asian). Anza is less Asian than neighboring Idyllwild-Pine Cove (10.4% Asian).
Anza's Hispanic Population
749 residents of Anza, or 39.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anza is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Anza ranks 644th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Anza's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Anza's population has increased from 30.3% to 39.5%.
Anza is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Riverside (24.1% Hispanic), Mountain Center (0% Hispanic), Idyllwild-Pine Cove (23% Hispanic), and Aguanga (14.8% Hispanic).
Anza's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Anza, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anza is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Anza ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Anza's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anza's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.
Anza is less Native American/Other than neighboring Idyllwild-Pine Cove (5.9% Native American/Other), and Sage (0.2% Native American/Other).
Anza's Multiracial Population
0 residents of Anza, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anza is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Anza ranks 1087th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Anza's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Anza's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.
Anza is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Riverside (24.5% Multiracial), Idyllwild-Pine Cove (1.1% Multiracial), Aguanga (1.5% Multiracial), and Sage (3.7% 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.