Santa Ana, CA

Census Place

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2021 Population

313,818

5.65% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

1.23% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.3%

8.57% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$77,283

6.74% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$556,300

5.78% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

155,896

6.24% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Santa Ana, CA had a population of 314k people with a median age of 33 and a median household income of $77,283. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Santa Ana, CA declined from 332,610 to 313,818, a −5.65% decrease and its median household income grew from $72,406 to $77,283, a 6.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Ana, CA are Other (Hispanic) (47.4%), White (Hispanic) (20.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.45%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (8%).

None of the households in Santa Ana, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

76.4% of the residents in Santa Ana, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Ana, CA are Santa Ana College (121619) (5,296 degrees awarded in 2021), Trinity Law School (105 degrees), and Santa Ana Beauty College (76 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Santa Ana, CA was $556,300, and the homeownership rate was 45.7%.

Most people in Santa Ana, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Ana, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Santa Ana, CA is home to a population of 314k people, from which 76.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 41.7% of Santa Ana, CA residents were born outside of the country (131k people).

In 2021, there were 2.34 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (149k people) in Santa Ana, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 63.6k White (Hispanic) and 37.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

76.4%

2021 Citizenship

75.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 76.4% of Santa Ana, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Ana, CA was 75.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Ana, CA

Other (Hispanic)
149k ± 4.21k
White (Hispanic)
63.6k ± 3.45k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
37.1k ± 1.8k

76.7%

Hispanic Population

241k people

76.7% of the people in Santa Ana, CA are hispanic (241k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

41.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

131k people

42.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

142k people

As of 2021, 41.7% of Santa Ana, CA residents (131k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Ana, CA was 42.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,226 ± 274
Vietnam
1,216 ± 191
Gulf War (1990s)
568 ± 194

Santa Ana, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Santa Ana, CA employs 156k people. The largest industries in Santa Ana, CA are Manufacturing (21,294 people), Retail Trade (17,190 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (16,717 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,841), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($78,523), and Public Administration ($54,774).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

156k

2021 Value

± 3,150

−6.24%

1 Year decline

± 3.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Ana, CA declined at a rate of −6.24%, from 166k employees to 156k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Ana, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,884 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (15,190 people), and Production Occupations (14,849 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Ana, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

156k

2021 Value

± 3,150

−6.24%

1 Year decline

± 3.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Ana, CA declined at a rate of −6.24%, from 166k employees to 156k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Ana, CA, are Manufacturing (21,294 people), Retail Trade (17,190 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (16,717 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Ana, CA, though some of these residents may live in Santa Ana, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,645

Median earning men ± $799

$27,746

Median earning women ± $824

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($71,188), Information ($51,096), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,116).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,014), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,860), and Information ($43,472).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

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
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Santa Ana, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

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 was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 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 2021, universities in Santa Ana, CA awarded 5,537 degrees. The student population of Santa Ana, CA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 28,342 male students and 20,610 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Ana, CA are Hispanic or Latino (3,626 and 67.1%), followed by Asian (746 and 13.8%), White (584 and 10.8%), and Unknown (231 and 4.27%).

The largest universities in Santa Ana, CA by number of degrees awarded are Santa Ana College (121619) (5,296 and 95.6%), Trinity Law School (105 and 1.9%), and Santa Ana Beauty College (76 and 1.37%).

The most popular majors in Santa Ana, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,393 and 25.2%), Humanistic Studies (678 and 12.2%), and Fire Prevention & Safety Technology (418 and 7.55%).

The median tuition cost in Santa Ana, CA for a public four year colleges is $1,104 for in-state students and $7,608 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 48,952 students enrolled in Santa Ana, CA, 57.9% men and 42.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 25,594 records, of which 52.5% were women and 47.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
678 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
209 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
204 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Santa Ana, CA was Humanistic Studies with 678 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Santa Ana, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Santa Ana College (121619)
5,296 degrees awarded
Trinity Law School
105 degrees awarded
Santa Ana Beauty College
76 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Santa Ana College (121619) with 5,296 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 2,147 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Ana, CA, which is 0.633 times less than the 3,390 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,626 degrees mean that there were 4.86 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 746 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($1,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($76) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,970) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Santa Ana, CA was $556,300 in 2021, which is 2.27 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $525,900 to $556,300, a 5.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Ana, CA is 45.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Santa Ana, CA have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Ana, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Santa Ana, CA is $77,283. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Santa Ana, CA was Census Tract 757.01 with a value of $133,759, followed by Census Tract 753.03 and Census Tract 891.07, with respective values of $126,425 and $124,803.

Housing

Property

$556,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,988

$35,029

Median Property Taxes

±$1,164

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Santa Ana, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Santa Ana, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

45.7%

Homeownership

2021

74.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 45.7% of the housing units in Santa Ana, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 46.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Ana, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 757.01
Census Tract 753.03
Census Tract 891.07

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Santa Ana, CA was Census Tract 757.01 with a value of $133,759, followed by Census Tract 753.03 and Census Tract 891.07, with respective values of $126,425 and $124,803.

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

Household Income

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

$77,283

Median Household Income

± $2,267

76.6k

Number of Households

± 2,089

In 2021, the median household income of the 76.6k households in Santa Ana, CA grew to $77,283 from the previous year's value of $72,406.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Ana, 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.1%)
Carpooled (13.5%)
Worked At Home (6.83%)

In 2021, 72.1% of workers in Santa Ana, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who worked at home (6.83%).

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.

Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Ana, CA have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Santa Ana, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Ana, CA (38k out of 309k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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.

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.

Health

85.4% of the population of Santa Ana, CA has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 34.3% on Medicaid, 6.35% on Medicare, 7.91% on non-group plans, and 0.337% 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 999 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1012 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 852 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 306 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

999 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orange County, CA

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see an average of 999 patients per year. This represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1,012 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 25.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.89% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.6%

Uninsured

36.5%

Employer Coverage

34.3%

Medicaid

6.35%

Medicare

7.91%

Non-Group

0.337%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Ana, CA declined by 0.429% from 14.7% to 14.6%.

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