Anaheim, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Anaheim, California is 344,553 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 56th-largest city in the United States and the 10th-largest in California. The median household income is $90,583, the median home value is $771,700, and the median age is 35.9.

The population has grown 2.3% since 2010 (336,760 → 344,561).

344,553

Population

6852

People / sq mi

$90,583

Median Income

$771,700

Median Home Value

Anaheim covers 50.3 sq mi of land at 6852 people per square mile.

About Anaheim, CA

Anaheim is a city in California with a population of 344,553. It ranks #10 among cities in California by population. The median age is 35.9, younger than the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Anaheim is $90,583, above the US median of $74,580. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $771,700, with monthly rent averaging $2,082. The homeownership rate of 45.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Anaheim reflects 28.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.2 minutes each way.

Anaheim city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Anaheim city had a population of 336,760 in 2010 and 344,561 in 2024, a 2.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 350,698 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.17%.

344,561

Population (2024)

336,760

Population (2010)

350,698

Peak (2018)

0.17%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	336,760	-	-	estimate
2011	339,831	+3,071	+0.91%	estimate
2012	342,071	+2,240	+0.66%	estimate
2013	343,832	+1,761	+0.51%	estimate
2014	344,604	+772	+0.22%	estimate
2015	348,251	+3,647	+1.06%	estimate
2016	350,013	+1,762	+0.51%	estimate
2017	350,476	+463	+0.13%	estimate
2018	350,698	+222	+0.06%	estimate
2019	350,365	-333	-0.09%	estimate
2020	346,665	-3,700	-1.06%	estimate
2021	344,803	-1,862	-0.54%	estimate
2022	343,626	-1,177	-0.34%	estimate
2023	342,883	-743	-0.22%	estimate
2024	344,561	+1,678	+0.49%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	41.2%
Black or African American	2.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$90,583

Median Household Income

$36,541

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$771,700

Median Home Value

$2,082

Median Rent

45.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

77.5%

High School+

28.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.9%

Drive Alone

74.1%

Public Transit

9.3%

Work From Home

28.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

9.1%

Foreign Born

39.8%

Non-English at Home

3.0%

Veterans

9.9%

With Disability

89.4%

Health Insurance

96.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	20.8%
Manufacturing	12.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	12.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	11.7%
Construction	7.4%
Information	5.9%
Retail Trade	5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.8%
Public Administration	3.6%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.5%
Agriculture & Mining	1.0%

Largest cities in California

Los Angeles (3,857,897)San Diego (1,385,061)San Jose (990,054)San Francisco (836,321)Fresno (543,615)Sacramento (524,802)Long Beach (458,491)Oakland (438,072)Bakersfield (408,366)Stockton (320,470)View all California cities →

Largest counties in California

Los Angeles County (9,848,406)San Diego County (3,282,782)Orange County (3,164,063)Riverside County (2,449,909)San Bernardino County (2,187,816)

Part of California

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Metro areas in California

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anaheim, California has a population of 344,553 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 56th-largest city in the United States and the 10th-largest in California.

The median household income in Anaheim, California is $90,583, with 9.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Anaheim, California is $771,700, with median monthly rent at $2,082 and a homeownership rate of 45.9%.

The median age in Anaheim, California is 35.9 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The population has grown 2.3% since 2010 (336,760 → 344,561).