Anaheim, CA

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2019 Population

350,351

0.474% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

35.2

2.33% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

14.8%

2.46% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$76,075

0.104% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$630,500

3.94% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

186,332

3.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Anaheim, CA had a population of 350k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $76,075. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Anaheim, CA declined from 352,018 to 350,351, a −0.474% decrease and its median household income declined from $76,154 to $76,075, a −0.104% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Anaheim, CA are White (Hispanic) (42.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (22.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), Other (Hispanic) (8.35%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.35%). 0% of the households in Anaheim, CA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 81.1% of the residents in Anaheim, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Anaheim, CA are West Coast University-Orange County (1,031 degrees awarded in 2019), American Career College-Anaheim (626 degrees), and United Education Institute-Anaheim (429 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Anaheim, CA was $630,500, and the homeownership rate was 46.1%. Most people in Anaheim, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Anaheim, CA was 2 cars per household.

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United States California Orange County, CA Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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−5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in California. This represents a −5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Diversity

Anaheim, CA is home to a population of 350k people, from which 81.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 101% of Anaheim, CA residents were born outside of the country (354k people).

In 2019, there were 1.91 times more White (Hispanic) residents (150k people) in Anaheim, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 78.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 63.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Anaheim, CA

White (Hispanic)
150k ± 9.59k
White (Non-Hispanic)
78.8k ± 6.27k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
63.4k ± 6.7k

53.4%

Hispanic Population

187k people

53.4% of the people in Anaheim, CA are hispanic (187k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Anaheim, CA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

101%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

354k people

36.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

128k people

As of 2019, 101% of Anaheim, CA residents (354k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Anaheim, CA was 36.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Anaheim, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Anaheim, CA was 35.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 26, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Anaheim, CA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Anaheim, CA residents was 34.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,940,728 ± 46,243 people
Philippines
859,394 ± 22,511 people
China
690,995 ± 20,229 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,940,728 California residents, followed by Philippines with 859,394 and China with 690,995.

Citizenship

81.1%

2019 Citizenship

81.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 81.1% of Anaheim, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Anaheim, CA was 81.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Anaheim, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

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Economy

Median household income in Anaheim, CA is $76,075. In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Anaheim, CA was Census Tract 219.21 with a value of $170,625, followed by Census Tract 219.23 and Census Tract 219.19, with respective values of $135,659 and $134,000.

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,688. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Anaheim, CA employs 186k people. The largest industries in Anaheim, CA are Manufacturing (22,536 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,300 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (20,663 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($70,735), Finance & Insurance ($66,670), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,235).

Wages

Median Household Income

$76,075

2019 value

± $5,752

−0.104%

1 Year Growth

± 10.9%

Households in Anaheim, CA have a median annual income of $76,075, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $76,154 in 2018, which represents a −0.104% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Anaheim, CA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

$81,539

Average Male Salary in California

± $777

$64,688

Average Female Salary in California

± $649

In 2019, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in California

Asian
$78,217 ± $1,221
White
$67,399 ± $624
Two or More Races
$58,533 ± $1,947

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.16 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in California.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Anaheim, CA is from California.

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in California

0.499

2018 Wage GINI in California

In 2019, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.308% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 219.21
Census Tract 219.23
Census Tract 219.19

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Anaheim, CA was Census Tract 219.21 with a value of $170,625, followed by Census Tract 219.23 and Census Tract 219.19, with respective values of $135,659 and $134,000.

The following map shows all of the places in Anaheim, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Anaheim, CA (51.2k out of 346k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
35,865 ± 1,600
Hispanic
34,556 ± 1,546
Other
6,566 ± 757

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Anaheim, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

186k

2019 Value

± 8,433

3.44%

1 Year growth

± 5.97%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Anaheim, CA grew at a rate of 3.44%, from 180k employees to 186k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Anaheim, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,086 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18,370 people), and Management Occupations (15,639 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Anaheim, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Anaheim, CA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,086 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18,370 people), and Management Occupations (15,639 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Anaheim, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.44 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.42 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.31 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Anaheim, CA, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($113,230), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($80,911), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($80,443).

Industries

Employment by Industries

186k

2019 Value

± 8,433

3.44%

1 Year growth

± 5.97%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Anaheim, CA grew at a rate of 3.44%, from 180k employees to 186k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Anaheim, CA, are Manufacturing (22,536 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,300 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (20,663 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Anaheim, CA, though some of these residents may live in Anaheim, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Anaheim, CA, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (22,536 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,300 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (20,663 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Anaheim, CA has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (1.48 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.41 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.33 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Anaheim, CA, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($70,735), Finance & Insurance ($66,670), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,235).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $379B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($199B) and Mixed freight ($157B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.18T

2018 Value in California

$5.17T

Projected 2045 Value in California

137% growth

In 2018, total outbound California trade was $2.18T. This is expected to increase 137% to $5.17T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$86.9B
Arizona
$47.9B
Washington
$39.1B

In 2018, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $86.9B, followed by Arizona with $47.9B and Washington and $39.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Orange County, CA went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.3%), followed by Other (6.71%). The most partisan county was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Anaheim, CA. Showing the available data for Orange County, CA.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.3%)
Republican Party
Other (6.71%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.3%), followed by Other (6.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of California.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Orange County, CA

50.9% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in California

San Francisco County, CA
85% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Alameda County, CA
78.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Marin County, CA
78.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in California was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in California colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Anaheim, CA awarded 3,255 degrees. The student population of Anaheim, CA is skewed towards women, with 2,572 male students and 5,347 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Anaheim, CA are Hispanic or Latino (1,314 and 41.7%), followed by Asian (691 and 21.9%), White (646 and 20.5%), and Black or African American (202 and 6.41%).

The largest universities in Anaheim, CA by number of degrees awarded are West Coast University-Orange County (1,031 and 31.7%), American Career College-Anaheim (626 and 19.2%), and United Education Institute-Anaheim (429 and 13.2%).

The most popular majors in Anaheim, CA are Registered Nursing (684 and 21%), Medical Assistant (378 and 11.6%), and Electrician (242 and 7.43%).

The median tuition costs in Anaheim, CA are $6,998 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
242 degree-majorss awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
175 degree-majorss awarded
Medical Assistant
308 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Anaheim, CA was Electrician with 242 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Anaheim, CA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

West Coast University-Orange County
1,031 degrees awarded
American Career College-Anaheim
626 degrees awarded
United Education Institute-Anaheim
429 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$6,998

Median Private

In 2019, the Anaheim, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Coast University-Orange County with 1,031 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,221

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,034

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,221 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Anaheim, CA, which is 0.6 times less than the 2,034 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Anaheim, CA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
1,314 degrees awarded
Asian
691 degrees awarded
White
646 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Anaheim, CA was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,314 degrees mean that there were 1.9 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 691 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Anaheim, CA was $630,500 in 2019, which is 2.62 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $606,600 to $630,500, a 3.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Anaheim, CA is 46.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Anaheim, CA have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Anaheim, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$630,500

2019 Median

± $11,563

$606,600

2018 Median

± $10,412

In 2019, the median property value in Anaheim, CA grew to to $630,500 from the previous year's value of $606,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Anaheim, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Anaheim, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$76,075

Median Household Income

± $5,752

105k

Number of Households

± 5,540

In 2019, the median household income of the 105k households in Anaheim, CA declined from $76,075 from the previous year's value of $76,154.

The following chart displays the households in Anaheim, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Anaheim, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Anaheim, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

46.1%

2019 Homeownership

48.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 46.1% of the housing units in Anaheim, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Anaheim, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

29.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Anaheim, CA have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 3.34% of the workforce in Anaheim, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Anaheim, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (4%)

In 2019, 78.5% of workers in Anaheim, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Anaheim, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Anaheim, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

88.4% of the population of Anaheim, CA has health coverage, with 46.7% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 7.74% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.498% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see 1012 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.46% decrease from the previous year (1027 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 870 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 344 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Amador County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17%). Additionally, Colusa County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Orange County, CA.

1,012 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orange County, CA

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see an average of 1,012 patients per year. This represents a 1.46% decrease from the previous year (1,027 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Orange County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in California

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.6%

Uninsured

46.7%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

7.74%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.498%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Anaheim, CA grew by 10.7% from 10.4% to 11.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Anaheim, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.