Anaheim, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Anaheim | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 331,782 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6519.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.00% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 101,034 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Anaheim grew by 3.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 334,143 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Anaheim has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Anaheim | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,767 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.69% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Anaheim is about 5% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Anaheim | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $731,730 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,078 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 46.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Anaheim is about 29.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,078 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Anaheim spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 213 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Anaheim | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 213 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,592 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 26,697 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,034 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Anaheim is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Anaheim has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Anaheim | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.23 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Anaheim has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Anaheim | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Anaheim, California.
What is the population of Anaheim, California?
The population of Anaheim, California is 331,782, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Anaheim, California?
The population density of Anaheim, California is 6519.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Anaheim, California?
The median household income in Anaheim, California is $91,767, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Anaheim, California?
The median home price in Anaheim, California is $731,730, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Anaheim, California?
The unemployment rate in Anaheim, California is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.