La Habra, CA Demographics

A map of La Habra's Population by Race

La Habra, California has an estimated population of 61,970, a slight decrease from the 63,097 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.2% Hispanic, 22.2% White, 13.6% Asian, 2.4% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Habra, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Habra 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 La Habra, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Habra is ranked the 147th 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). La Habra was ranked the 146th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Habra's White Population

13,784 residents of La Habra, or 22.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Habra is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. La Habra ranks 1253rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Habra's White population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of La Habra's population has decreased from 23.7% to 22.2%.

La Habra is more White than neighboring Hacienda Heights (11% White). La Habra is less White than neighboring La Habra Heights (44.4% White), East Whittier (25% White), Fullerton (29.4% White), and La Mirada (25.8% White).

La Habra's Black Population

1,251 residents of La Habra, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Habra is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. La Habra ranks 506th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Habra's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Black residents' share of La Habra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

La Habra is more Black than neighboring La Habra Heights (1.4% Black), Fullerton (1.8% Black), and Hacienda Heights (1% Black). La Habra is less Black than neighboring East Whittier (3.9% Black), and La Mirada (3.1% Black).

La Habra's Asian Population

8,451 residents of La Habra, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Habra is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. La Habra ranks 245th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Habra's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Asian residents' share of La Habra's population has increased from 12.4% to 13.6%.

La Habra is more Asian than neighboring East Whittier (9% Asian). La Habra is less Asian than neighboring La Habra Heights (20.1% Asian), Fullerton (24.6% Asian), La Mirada (21.2% Asian), and Hacienda Heights (42.1% Asian).

La Habra's Hispanic Population

36,689 residents of La Habra, or 59.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Habra is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Habra ranks 325th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Habra's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of La Habra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 59.2%.

La Habra is more Hispanic than neighboring La Habra Heights (19.4% Hispanic), East Whittier (57% Hispanic), Fullerton (40.3% Hispanic), La Mirada (46% Hispanic), and Hacienda Heights (43.7% Hispanic).

La Habra's Native American/Other Population

327 residents of La Habra, 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 La Habra is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. La Habra ranks 1280th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Habra's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Habra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

La Habra is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Habra Heights (7% Native American/Other), East Whittier (2.4% Native American/Other), and Fullerton (0.7% Native American/Other).

La Habra's Multiracial Population

1,468 residents of La Habra, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Habra is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Habra ranks 1293rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Habra's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Multiracial residents' share of La Habra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

La Habra is more Multiracial than neighboring Hacienda Heights (1.6% Multiracial). La Habra is less Multiracial than neighboring La Habra Heights (7.7% Multiracial), East Whittier (2.7% Multiracial), Fullerton (3.3% Multiracial), and La Mirada (3.4% 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.