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%.
344,561
Population (2024)
336,760
Population (2010)
350,698
Peak (2018)
0.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 336,760 |
| 2011 | 339,831 |
| 2012 | 342,071 |
| 2013 | 343,832 |
| 2014 | 344,604 |
| 2015 | 348,251 |
| 2016 | 350,013 |
| 2017 | 350,476 |
| 2018 | 350,698 |
| 2019 | 350,365 |
| 2020 | 346,665 |
| 2021 | 344,803 |
| 2022 | 343,626 |
| 2023 | 342,883 |
| 2024 | 344,561 |
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% |
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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.