La Habra Heights, CA Demographics
A map of La Habra Heights's Population by Race
La Habra Heights, California has an estimated population of 5,478, a decrease from the 5,682 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.4% White, 20.1% Asian, 19.4% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 7.0% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Habra Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Habra Heights has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 La Habra Heights, that probability was 67.4% in 2020 and 71.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Habra Heights is ranked the 639th 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 Heights was ranked the 622nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Habra Heights's White Population
2,433 residents of La Habra Heights, or 44.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Habra Heights is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. La Habra Heights ranks 1038th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Habra Heights's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of La Habra Heights's population has increased from 42.6% to 44.4%.
La Habra Heights is more White than neighboring La Habra (22.2% White), Hacienda Heights (11% White), East Whittier (25% White), Rowland Heights (6.3% White), and Industry (31.4% White).
La Habra Heights's Black Population
77 residents of La Habra Heights, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Habra Heights is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. La Habra Heights ranks 894th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Habra Heights's Black population has grown by an estimated 87.8%. Black residents' share of La Habra Heights's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.4%.
La Habra Heights is more Black than neighboring Hacienda Heights (1% Black). La Habra Heights is less Black than neighboring La Habra (2% Black), East Whittier (3.9% Black), and Industry (4.8% Black).
La Habra Heights's Asian Population
1,103 residents of La Habra Heights, or 20.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Habra Heights is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. La Habra Heights ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Habra Heights's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Asian residents' share of La Habra Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.1%.
La Habra Heights is more Asian than neighboring La Habra (13.6% Asian), East Whittier (9% Asian), and Industry (17.6% Asian). La Habra Heights is less Asian than neighboring Hacienda Heights (42.1% Asian), and Rowland Heights (60.8% Asian).
La Habra Heights's Hispanic Population
1,061 residents of La Habra Heights, or 19.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Habra Heights is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Habra Heights ranks 607th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Habra Heights's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Hispanic residents' share of La Habra Heights's population has decreased from 31.9% to 19.4%.
La Habra Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring La Habra (59.2% Hispanic), Hacienda Heights (43.7% Hispanic), East Whittier (57% Hispanic), Rowland Heights (29.5% Hispanic), and Industry (45.7% Hispanic).
La Habra Heights's Native American/Other Population
382 residents of La Habra Heights, or 7.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Habra Heights is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. La Habra Heights ranks 1071st 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 Heights's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 607.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Habra Heights's population has increased from 1.0% to 7.0%.
La Habra Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Habra (0.5% Native American/Other), Hacienda Heights (0.5% Native American/Other), East Whittier (2.4% Native American/Other), Rowland Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), and Industry (0.5% Native American/Other).
La Habra Heights's Multiracial Population
422 residents of La Habra Heights, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Habra Heights is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Habra Heights ranks 1077th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Habra Heights's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 107.9%. Multiracial residents' share of La Habra Heights's population has increased from 3.6% to 7.7%.
La Habra Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring La Habra (2.4% Multiracial), Hacienda Heights (1.6% Multiracial), East Whittier (2.7% Multiracial), Rowland Heights (1.1% Multiracial), and Industry (0% 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.