Santa Ana, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Santa Ana, California is 311,639 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest city in the United States and the 13th-largest in California. The median household income is $88,354, the median home value is $657,800, and the median age is 34.3.
The population has declined 2.8% since 2010 (325,327 → 316,184).
311,639
Population
11384
People / sq mi
$88,354
Median Income
$657,800
Median Home Value
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Santa Ana covers 27.4 sq mi of land at 11384 people per square mile.
About Santa Ana, CA
What distinguishes Santa Ana is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 11,384 people per square mile. With 311,639 residents, Santa Ana is a city in California. It ranks #13 among cities in California by population.
The typical household here earns about $88,354, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.8%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $657,800, with typical rent around $1,975.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 18.0%, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Santa Ana: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Santa Ana city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Santa Ana city had a population of 325,327 in 2010 and 316,184 in 2024, a -2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 333,765 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.19%.
316,184
Population (2024)
325,327
Population (2010)
333,765
Peak (2016)
-0.19%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 325,327 |
| 2011 | 328,227 |
| 2012 | 330,550 |
| 2013 | 333,716 |
| 2014 | 333,431 |
| 2015 | 333,417 |
| 2016 | 333,765 |
| 2017 | 332,627 |
| 2018 | 331,912 |
| 2019 | 332,318 |
| 2020 | 311,226 |
| 2021 | 311,004 |
| 2022 | 311,755 |
| 2023 | 312,642 |
| 2024 | 316,184 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$88,354
Median Household Income
$28,859
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$657,800
Median Home Value
$1,975
Median Rent
44.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
66.1%
High School+
18.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.0%
Drive Alone
70.8%
Public Transit
8.7%
Work From Home
24.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.2%
Foreign Born
22.0%
Non-English at Home
1.9%
Veterans
8.5%
With Disability
87.6%
Health Insurance
96.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.7% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.6% |
| Retail Trade | 5.3% |
| Information | 5.0% |
| Public Administration | 2.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
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Common questions about Santa Ana, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Ana, California has a population of 311,639 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest city in the United States and the 13th-largest in California.
The median household income in Santa Ana, California is $88,354, with 8.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Santa Ana, California is $657,800, with median monthly rent at $1,975 and a homeownership rate of 44.6%.
The median age in Santa Ana, California is 34.3 years. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.
The population has declined 2.8% since 2010 (325,327 → 316,184).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.