Santa Ana, 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 | Santa Ana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 327,329 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11943.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.94% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 80,590 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Santa Ana declined by 7.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 312,770 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Santa Ana has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Santa Ana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,639 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.38% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Santa Ana is about 7% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Santa Ana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $763,920 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,970 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 44.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Santa Ana is about 32.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,970 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Santa Ana spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 185 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Santa Ana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.5 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 185 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,747 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 50,316 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,187 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Santa Ana is 22 minutes, shorter 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
Santa Ana has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Santa Ana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.83 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Santa Ana has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Santa Ana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Ana, California.
What is the population of Santa Ana, California?
The population of Santa Ana, California is 327,329, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Santa Ana, California?
The population density of Santa Ana, California is 11943.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Santa Ana, California?
The median household income in Santa Ana, California is $89,639, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Santa Ana, California?
The median home price in Santa Ana, California is $763,920, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Ana, California?
The unemployment rate in Santa Ana, California is 5.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.