Placentia, CA Demographics

A map of Placentia's Population by Race

Placentia, California has an estimated population of 52,826, a slight increase from the 51,824 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.9% Hispanic, 36.6% White, 18.4% Asian, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Placentia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Placentia is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Placentia, that probability was 68.3% in 2020 and 68.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Placentia is ranked the 177th 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). Placentia was ranked the 182nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Placentia's White Population

19,321 residents of Placentia, or 36.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Placentia is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Placentia ranks 1098th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placentia's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Placentia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 36.6%.

Placentia is more White than neighboring Anaheim (22.8% White), Brea (35.4% White), and Fullerton (29.4% White). Placentia is less White than neighboring Villa Park (60.9% White), and Orange (39.2% White).

Placentia's Black Population

1,083 residents of Placentia, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Placentia is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Placentia ranks 467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placentia's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Black residents' share of Placentia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Placentia is more Black than neighboring Brea (1.6% Black), Fullerton (1.8% Black), Villa Park (0.6% Black), and Orange (1.5% Black). Placentia is less Black than neighboring Anaheim (2.3% Black).

Placentia's Asian Population

9,708 residents of Placentia, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Placentia is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Placentia ranks 147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placentia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Asian residents' share of Placentia's population has decreased from 19.2% to 18.4%.

Placentia is more Asian than neighboring Anaheim (18% Asian), and Orange (13.8% Asian). Placentia is less Asian than neighboring Brea (27.7% Asian), Fullerton (24.6% Asian), and Villa Park (19.7% Asian).

Placentia's Hispanic Population

19,996 residents of Placentia, or 37.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Placentia is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Placentia ranks 508th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placentia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Placentia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 37.9%.

Placentia is more Hispanic than neighboring Brea (29.9% Hispanic), and Villa Park (14.5% Hispanic). Placentia is less Hispanic than neighboring Anaheim (53.2% Hispanic), Fullerton (40.3% Hispanic), and Orange (39.9% Hispanic).

Placentia's Native American/Other Population

443 residents of Placentia, 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 Placentia is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Placentia ranks 1254th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placentia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Placentia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

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

Placentia's Multiracial Population

2,275 residents of Placentia, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Placentia is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Placentia ranks 1071st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placentia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Placentia's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.3%.

Placentia is more Multiracial than neighboring Anaheim (3% Multiracial), Fullerton (3.3% Multiracial), and Villa Park (2.7% Multiracial). Placentia is less Multiracial than neighboring Brea (4.9% Multiracial), and Orange (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.