Brea, CA Demographics

A map of Brea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,810	18,256	35.4%	38.6%
Hispanic	14,197	12,972	29.9%	27.4%
Asian	13,142	13,082	27.7%	27.6%
Multiracial	2,325	1,846	4.9%	3.9%
Black	777	784	1.6%	1.7%
Native American/Other	218	385	0.5%	0.8%

Brea, California has an estimated population of 47,469, a less than 1% change from the 47,325 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.4% White, 29.9% Hispanic, 27.7% Asian, 4.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brea has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Brea, that probability was 69.8% in 2020 and 70.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brea is ranked the 199th 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). Brea was ranked the 201st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brea's White Population

16,810 residents of Brea, or 35.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brea is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Brea ranks 1077th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brea's White population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Brea's population has decreased from 38.6% to 35.4%.

Brea is more White than neighboring Rowland Heights (6.3% White), Fullerton (29.4% White), La Habra (22.2% White), and Anaheim (22.8% White). Brea is less White than neighboring Placentia (36.6% White).

Brea's Black Population

777 residents of Brea, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brea is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Brea ranks 509th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brea's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Brea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Brea is more Black than neighboring Rowland Heights (1.4% Black). Brea is less Black than neighboring Placentia (2.1% Black), Fullerton (1.8% Black), La Habra (2% Black), and Anaheim (2.3% Black).

Brea's Asian Population

13,142 residents of Brea, or 27.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brea is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Brea ranks 91st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brea's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Brea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 27.7%.

Brea is more Asian than neighboring Placentia (18.4% Asian), Fullerton (24.6% Asian), La Habra (13.6% Asian), and Anaheim (18% Asian). Brea is less Asian than neighboring Rowland Heights (60.8% Asian).

Brea's Hispanic Population

14,197 residents of Brea, or 29.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brea is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Brea ranks 705th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brea's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Brea's population has increased from 27.4% to 29.9%.

Brea is more Hispanic than neighboring Rowland Heights (29.5% Hispanic). Brea is less Hispanic than neighboring Placentia (37.9% Hispanic), Fullerton (40.3% Hispanic), La Habra (59.2% Hispanic), and Anaheim (53.2% Hispanic).

Brea's Native American/Other Population

218 residents of Brea, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brea is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Brea ranks 1203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brea's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Brea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Placentia (0.8% Native American/Other), Rowland Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), Fullerton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Anaheim (0.8% Native American/Other).

Brea's Multiracial Population

2,325 residents of Brea, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brea is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Brea ranks 991st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brea's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Brea's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.9%.

Brea is more Multiracial than neighboring Placentia (4.3% Multiracial), Rowland Heights (1.1% Multiracial), Fullerton (3.3% Multiracial), La Habra (2.4% Multiracial), and Anaheim (3% 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.