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.

Placentia, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

52,826

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

37.9%19,996

White

36.6%19,321

Asian

18.4%9,708

Two or More

4.3%2,275

Black

2.1%1,083

Other

0.8%399

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%585

High School Diploma

16.6%5,993

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%2,115

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%4,829

Associate's Degree

7.8%2,810

Bachelor's Degree

26.8%9,678

Master's Degree

12.8%4,612

Professional Degree

2.7%957

Doctorate

1.9%701

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

44.2%

Graduate+

17.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$921,000

Median Renti

$2,388

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.6%10,931

Renter-Occupied

36.4%6,251

Total Units

17,890

Homeownership

63.6%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%152

$50K–$100K

1.3%138

$100K–$150K

1%104

$150K–$200K

0.8%90

$200K–$300K

2.1%235

$300K–$500K

4.4%477

$500K–$1M

50.7%5,546

$1M+

38.3%4,189

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

119

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

280

$1,500–$2,000

903

$2,000+

4,587

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%242

2010–2019

4.4%789

2000–2009

8.6%1,535

1990–1999

13.2%2,353

1980–1989

13%2,319

1970–1979

24.8%4,433

1960–1969

25.3%4,528

1950–1959

5.1%910

1940–1949

1.5%266

1939 or earlier

2.9%515

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76%13,066

Electricity

19.8%3,403

No Fuel

2.2%384

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%192

Solar

0.8%137

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$115,929

Mean Household Incomei

$144,377

Per Capita Incomei

$48,006

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

27,844

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%598

$10K–$15K

2.5%423

$15K–$20K

1.3%229

$20K–$25K

1.9%325

$25K–$30K

2.2%378

$30K–$35K

1.8%306

$35K–$40K

1.8%317

$40K–$45K

2%347

$45K–$50K

3.1%526

$50K–$60K

4.9%838

$60K–$75K

5.8%1,000

$75K–$100K

12.2%2,096

$100K–$125K

11.4%1,961

$125K–$150K

8.1%1,388

$150K–$200K

15.4%2,649

$200K+

22.1%3,801

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

399

Residentsi

748

Avg. Tenant Renti

$694/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers286 homes82% occupied$682/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8113 homes89% occupied$723/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $115,929/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

84%

Very low income$35K–$58K/yr

13.7%

Low income$58K–$93K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

64.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61.6% of subsidized households are minority

22.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.2% 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

12,66824%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,414

India

1,145

Philippines

1,093

Korea

1,034

China

440

Guatemala

266

Canada

164

United Kingdom

105

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

25,840

Avg. Commutei

26.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

26,232

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,436(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured