Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

La Habra, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

61,970

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

59.2%36,689

White

22.2%13,784

Asian

13.6%8,451

Two or More

2.4%1,468

Black

2%1,251

Other

0.4%234

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%61

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%1,090

High School Diploma

20.2%8,820

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%2,978

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%6,515

Associate's Degree

9.1%3,972

Bachelor's Degree

21.3%9,322

Master's Degree

7.8%3,427

Professional Degree

2.1%928

Doctorate

1%441

HS or Higher

85.8%

BA or Higher

32.3%

Graduate+

11%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$781,600

Median Renti

$2,129

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.3%11,972

Renter-Occupied

41.7%8,566

Total Units

21,225

Homeownership

58.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%209

$50K–$100K

2.5%296

$100K–$150K

0.9%102

$150K–$200K

1.8%215

$200K–$300K

1.9%224

$300K–$500K

11.3%1,353

$500K–$1M

62.6%7,489

$1M+

17.4%2,084

Rent Distribution

Under $500

204

$500–$750

107

$750–$1,000

109

$1,000–$1,250

120

$1,250–$1,500

673

$1,500–$2,000

2,142

$2,000+

4,939

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%43

2010–2019

3.8%814

2000–2009

3.7%787

1990–1999

6.4%1,366

1980–1989

9.2%1,957

1970–1979

23.2%4,934

1960–1969

19.3%4,089

1950–1959

28.3%6,012

1940–1949

2.4%505

1939 or earlier

3.4%718

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.7%13,911

Electricity

27.1%5,567

No Fuel

3.8%781

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%147

Solar

0.5%100

Fuel Oil

0.2%32

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$100,106

Mean Household Incomei

$125,280

Per Capita Incomei

$42,557

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

33,615

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%816

$10K–$15K

2.8%568

$15K–$20K

2%401

$20K–$25K

2.2%460

$25K–$30K

1.6%337

$30K–$35K

2.1%437

$35K–$40K

1.8%376

$40K–$45K

3.1%630

$45K–$50K

3.8%783

$50K–$60K

4.9%1,011

$60K–$75K

8.4%1,726

$75K–$100K

13.2%2,716

$100K–$125K

12.9%2,656

$125K–$150K

8.4%1,719

$150K–$200K

12.6%2,589

$200K+

16.1%3,313

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

331

Residentsi

694

Avg. Tenant Renti

$730/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers183 homes82% occupied$786/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8148 homes93% occupied$661/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $100,106/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

81%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

14.4%

Low income$50K–$80K/yr

4.6%

Who Receives This Housing

69.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.4% of subsidized households are minority

15.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

15,41724.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

7,862

Korea

2,745

Philippines

961

Guatemala

412

China

316

India

176

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

30,394

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

31,230

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,833(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.8%Insured

6.2%Uninsured

La Habra, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026