Santa Ana, CA Census Data
The 13th largest city in California by population · 188 cities ranked
Santa Ana is the 13th largest city in California by population and ranks 119th of 188 for median household income. With 311,639 residents, its poverty rate of 11.1% ranks among the higher rates in California. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
311,639
51.3% male · 48.7% female
Median Age
34.3
4.4 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$88,354
$9,816 above the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.0%
17.0% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 66.1%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
1.3% below the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 12.4%
Broadband Access
96.2%
6.5% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$657,800
Median rent: $1,975 · 45% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor force participation: 62.8%
Per Capita Income
$35,871
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
1.9%
Disability rate: 8.5%
How Santa Ana Compares to Other California Cities
Rankings among all 188 California cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 13th of 188 | Top 10% |
| Highest Median Income | 119th of 188 | Bottom half |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 106th of 188 | Bottom half |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 156th of 188 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Home Value | 103rd of 188 | Bottom half |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
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Santa Ana, CA Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Santa Ana, CA?
The population of Santa Ana, CA is 311,639 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 34.3 years.
What is the median household income in Santa Ana?
The median household income in Santa Ana, CA is $88,354, above the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $35,871.
What is the poverty rate in Santa Ana?
The poverty rate in Santa Ana, CA is 11.1%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 12.4% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Santa Ana residents have a college degree?
18.0% of adults (25+) in Santa Ana hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 66.1% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Santa Ana?
The median home value in Santa Ana, CA is $657,800. Median rent is $1,975 per month, with 45% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Santa Ana?
Santa Ana's population is 19.5% White, 0.8% Black, 77.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.0% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Santa Ana rank among California cities?
Santa Ana is the 13th largest city in California by population, the 119th highest for median household income, the 106th lowest for poverty rate, the 156th highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 188 ranked California cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Ana?
The unemployment rate in Santa Ana, CA is 5.2%, with a labor force participation rate of 62.8%. Per capita income is $35,871.
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