Anaheim, California Population 2023

343,654

Anaheim is a city located in Orange County California. Anaheim has a 2023 population of 343,654. Anaheim is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 347,089 in 2020.

The average household income in Anaheim is $103,011 with a poverty rate of 13.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Anaheim is 35.3 years, 34.5 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.

Anaheim is the second largest city in Orange County by area.

Attractions and Employers

Disneyland Resort is the city’s top employer, providing jobs to about 31,000 people. Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Northgate Gonzalez Markets, Hilton Anaheim and Angels Baseball are other top employers within the city.

Anaheim Population Growth

Anaheim has seen steady growth since it was founded in the 19th century. After the construction of Disneyland and other surrounding businesses, the population grew by a whopping 615%. Though growth has slowed since that time, recent estimates show that the population has increased by over 4% since the last census taken in 2010. The city’s thriving economy and many attractions will continue to draw in residents and visitors alike into the future.

Anaheim was founded in 1857 when a group of Germans came to the area from San Francisco. The group came to the region while looking for somewhere to grow grapes and purchased over 1,100 acres. The community was named Anaheim, which was changed to Anaheim. Many of the 50 settlers were craftsmen, carpenters, and mechanics and though they wanted to grow grapes and make wine, did not have the experience.

The first house was built the same year it was founded, and 40 acres of land was set aside for a town center. A school was constructed as the first building in the town center. Despite the inexperience of the original settlers, the community of Anaheim was the most extensive wine producer in the state. However, during the late 19th century, disease destroyed the grapes and ruined the wine industry. Anaheim shifted its focus to other crops including lemons and oranges. Throughout the 19th century, Anaheim continued to grow with the construction of a hotel and the establishment of a newspaper.

In the early 20th century, Anaheim remained a rural area dotted with orange groves. Anaheim became a thriving city after Bennett Baxter discovered new ways to irrigate the groves, knowledge which he bestowed upon others in the city to help them prosper.

It was during the 1950s when construction of Disneyland began and was finished just one year later. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with over 650 million people visiting the theme park since it opened. After Disneyland was built, the area began to grow with the addition of hotels and motels, while also opening additional theme parks.

Today, Anaheim is a mixture of old and new. The city has added multiple attractions including the Pearson Park Amphitheater, the Muzeo museum, restaurants, shopping centers and more. Many historic buildings still stand today, including the first house built in Anaheim and the Woelke-Stoeffel House, which was owned by one of the original families that lived in the city. It continues to be a popular tourist destination, with just Disneyland Resort contributing $4.7 billion each year to the region’s economy.

Anaheim Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anaheim was:

  • White: 53.11%
  • Asian: 17.25%
  • Other race: 13.48%
  • Two or more races: 12.28%
  • Black or African American: 2.68%
  • Native American: 0.74%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.45%
Land Area (mi²)
50.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
6,829.40/sq mi
Growth Rate
-0.33% (-1,141)
Growth Since 2020
-0.99% (-3,435)
The current population of Anaheim, California is 343,654 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 347,089.

Anaheim, California Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Asian

Other race

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Anaheim Population by Race

Anaheim Population Pyramid 2023

Anaheim Median Age

35.3

Total

34.5

Male

36.1

Female

Anaheim Adults

There are 266,688 adults, (41,098 of whom are seniors) in Anaheim.

Anaheim Age Dependency

54.4

Age Dependency Ratio

18.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

36.1

Child Dependency Ratio

Anaheim Sex Ratio

Female176,85450.79%
Male171,35049.21%

Anaheim Population by Age

Anaheim Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.84

Average Family Size

3.32

Average Household Size

46.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Anaheim Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Anaheim Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Anaheim Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.36%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.01%.

Anaheim Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$41,363

Average Earnings

$46,821

Average Male

$35,326

Average Female

Anaheim Earnings by Educational Attainment

Anaheim Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Anaheim Language

40.58% of Anaheim residents speak only English, while 59.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.15% of the population.

Anaheim Language

Anaheim Poverty by Race

rate

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13.04%

Overall Poverty Rate

11.22%

Male Poverty Rate

14.8%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Anaheim

The race most likely to be in poverty in Anaheim is Hispanic, with 20.54% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Anaheim is Native, with 10.33% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.06%.

Anaheim Poverty

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Anaheim Poverty Rate by Education

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Anaheim Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Anaheim Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Anaheim Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

45.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

48.6%

Male Marriage Rate

43.3%

Female Marriage Rate

Anaheim Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Anaheim Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

Anaheim Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Anaheim Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

9,004

Number of Veterans

8,119

Male Veterans

885

Female Veterans

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Anaheim Veterans by War

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Anaheim Veterans by Age

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Anaheim Veterans by Race

Anaheim Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

8.85%

Veteran Poverty Rate

30.34%

Veteran Disability Rate

Anaheim Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

67.4%

Labor Force Participation

63.6%

Employment Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

Anaheim Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Anaheim Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Anaheim Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

54.19%

Born in Anaheim

65.46%

Native Born

35.19%

Foreign Born

18.19%

Non Citizen

17.01%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

65.46% of Anaheim residents were born in the United States, with 54.19% having been born in California. 18.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Anaheim Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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Anaheim Population by Year