Demographics & People — Placentia, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 52,384 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~53,900 |
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| Median Age | 39.1 |
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| Total Households | 16,979 |
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| Family Households | 13,009 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.05 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6385 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25,601 |
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| Black or African American | 1,257 |
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| Asian | 9,542 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 18,817 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 26,132 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 18,452 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 15,397 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,790 |
| German | 4,919 |
| Irish | 3,758 |
| English | 3,031 |
| Italian | 2,203 |
| American | 2,031 |
| Hispanic: South American | 1,447 |
Language
| English Only | 30,327 |
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| Spanish | 10,706 |
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| Population 5+ | 49,620 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,531 |
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| Population 18+ | 39,484 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Placentia, California.
