Placentia, CA Demographics

A map of Placentia's Population by Race

Placentia, California had a population of 51,824 in 2020. It was 36.6% White, 1.8% Black, 19.2% Asian, 38.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Placentia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Placentia is the 182nd 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).

Placentia's White Population

18,993 residents of Placentia identify as White, or 36.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Placentia roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Placentia is ranked #1098 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Placentia is more White than neighboring Anaheim (22.6% White), and Fullerton (29.3% White). Placentia is less White than neighboring Brea (38.6% White), Villa Park (62.3% White), and Orange (39.5% White).

Placentia's Black Population

946 residents of Placentia identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Placentia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Placentia is ranked #463 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Placentia is more Black than neighboring Brea (1.7% Black), Villa Park (0.8% Black), and Orange (1.6% Black). Placentia is less Black than neighboring Anaheim (2.4% Black), and Fullerton (2.1% Black).

Placentia's Asian Population

9,940 residents of Placentia identify as Asian, or 19.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Placentia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Placentia is ranked #146 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Placentia is more Asian than neighboring Anaheim (17.5% Asian), Villa Park (19.1% Asian), and Orange (12.9% Asian). Placentia is less Asian than neighboring Brea (27.6% Asian), and Fullerton (26.4% Asian).

Placentia's Hispanic Population

19,691 residents of Placentia identify as Hispanic, or 38.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Placentia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Placentia is ranked #508 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Placentia is more Hispanic than neighboring Brea (27.4% Hispanic), Fullerton (37.8% Hispanic), and Villa Park (12.4% Hispanic). Placentia is less Hispanic than neighboring Anaheim (53.8% Hispanic), and Orange (41.2% Hispanic).

Placentia's Native American/Other Population

393 residents of Placentia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Placentia 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, Placentia is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Placentia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Villa Park (0.3% Native American/Other). Placentia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anaheim (1% Native American/Other), Fullerton (0.9% Native American/Other), and Orange (0.9% Native American/Other).

Placentia's Multiracial Population

1,861 residents of Placentia identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Placentia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Placentia is ranked #1061 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Placentia is more Multiracial than neighboring Anaheim (2.7% Multiracial). Placentia is less Multiracial than neighboring Brea (3.9% Multiracial), Villa Park (5% Multiracial), and Orange (3.9% Multiracial).

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