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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

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

About Anaheim, CA

In Anaheim, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $771,700. With 344,553 residents, Anaheim is a city in California. It is the #10-largest of all cities in California nationally.

The typical household here earns about $90,583, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.3%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $771,700, with typical rent around $2,082.

28.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 9.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in Anaheim — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

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%.

2018 · 351K20102024
Anaheim city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

344,561

Population (2024)

336,760

Population (2010)

350,698

Peak (2018)

0.17%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010336,760
2011339,831
2012342,071
2013343,832
2014344,604
2015348,251
2016350,013
2017350,476
2018350,698
2019350,365
2020346,665
2021344,803
2022343,626
2023342,883
2024344,561

Race & Ethnicity

White41.2%
Black or African American2.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.1%

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 & Management20.8%
Manufacturing12.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.7%
Construction7.4%
Information5.9%
Retail Trade5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Public Administration3.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Agriculture & Mining1.0%

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Common questions about Anaheim, CA

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).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.