Santa Ana, CA Demographics

A map of Santa Ana's Population by Race

Santa Ana, California has an estimated population of 312,534, a less than 1% change from the 310,227 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.6% Hispanic, 12.3% Asian, 8.9% White, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Ana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 39.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Ana is ranked the 13th 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). Santa Ana was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Ana's White Population

27,872 residents of Santa Ana, or 8.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Ana is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Santa Ana ranks 1464th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ana's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Santa Ana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.9%.

Santa Ana is less White than neighboring Tustin (25.5% White), Fountain Valley (37.6% White), Costa Mesa (47.5% White), Garden Grove (15.9% White), and Orange (39.2% White).

Santa Ana's Black Population

2,168 residents of Santa Ana, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Ana is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Santa Ana ranks 785th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ana's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Black residents' share of Santa Ana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Santa Ana is less Black than neighboring Tustin (2.5% Black), Fountain Valley (1.6% Black), Costa Mesa (1.7% Black), Garden Grove (1% Black), and Orange (1.5% Black).

Santa Ana's Asian Population

38,460 residents of Santa Ana, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Ana is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Santa Ana ranks 250th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ana's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of Santa Ana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.3%.

Santa Ana is more Asian than neighboring Costa Mesa (8.1% Asian). Santa Ana is less Asian than neighboring Tustin (26.2% Asian), Fountain Valley (36.7% Asian), Garden Grove (42.7% Asian), and Orange (13.8% Asian).

Santa Ana's Hispanic Population

239,503 residents of Santa Ana, or 76.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Ana is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Ana ranks 175th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ana's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Ana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 76.6%.

Santa Ana is more Hispanic than neighboring Tustin (41.2% Hispanic), Fountain Valley (17.2% Hispanic), Costa Mesa (36.6% Hispanic), Garden Grove (37.1% Hispanic), and Orange (39.9% Hispanic).

Santa Ana's Native American/Other Population

1,277 residents of Santa Ana, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Ana is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Ana ranks 1330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Ana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Santa Ana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tustin (0.8% Native American/Other), Fountain Valley (2% Native American/Other), Costa Mesa (1.5% Native American/Other), Garden Grove (0.9% Native American/Other), and Orange (0.6% Native American/Other).

Santa Ana's Multiracial Population

3,254 residents of Santa Ana, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Ana is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Ana ranks 1455th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ana's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Ana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Santa Ana is less Multiracial than neighboring Tustin (3.7% Multiracial), Fountain Valley (4.9% Multiracial), Costa Mesa (4.6% Multiracial), Garden Grove (2.4% 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.