Anaheim, CA Demographics

A map of Anaheim's Population by Race

Anaheim, California had a population of 346,824 in 2020. It was 22.6% White, 2.4% Black, 17.5% Asian, 53.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Anaheim, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Anaheim is the 10th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Anaheim's White Population

78,237 residents of Anaheim identify as White, or 22.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Anaheim less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Anaheim is ranked #1272 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Anaheim is less White than neighboring Placentia (36.6% White), Orange (39.5% White), Villa Park (62.3% White), Fullerton (29.3% White), and Brea (38.6% White).

Anaheim's Black Population

8,465 residents of Anaheim identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Anaheim roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Anaheim is ranked #371 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Anaheim is more Black than neighboring Placentia (1.8% Black), Orange (1.6% Black), Villa Park (0.8% Black), Fullerton (2.1% Black), and Brea (1.7% Black).

Anaheim's Asian Population

60,632 residents of Anaheim identify as Asian, or 17.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Anaheim roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Anaheim is ranked #162 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Anaheim is more Asian than neighboring Orange (12.9% Asian). Anaheim is less Asian than neighboring Placentia (19.2% Asian), Villa Park (19.1% Asian), Fullerton (26.4% Asian), and Brea (27.6% Asian).

Anaheim's Hispanic Population

186,651 residents of Anaheim identify as Hispanic, or 53.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Anaheim larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Anaheim is ranked #367 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Anaheim is more Hispanic than neighboring Placentia (38% Hispanic), Orange (41.2% Hispanic), Villa Park (12.4% Hispanic), Fullerton (37.8% Hispanic), and Brea (27.4% Hispanic).

Anaheim's Native American/Other Population

3,428 residents of Anaheim identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Anaheim roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Anaheim is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Anaheim is more Native American/Other than neighboring Placentia (0.8% Native American/Other), Orange (0.9% Native American/Other), Villa Park (0.3% Native American/Other), Fullerton (0.9% Native American/Other), and Brea (0.8% Native American/Other).

Anaheim's Multiracial Population

9,411 residents of Anaheim identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Anaheim roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Anaheim is ranked #1217 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Anaheim is less Multiracial than neighboring Placentia (3.6% Multiracial), Orange (3.9% Multiracial), Villa Park (5% Multiracial), Fullerton (3.6% Multiracial), and Brea (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.