Population 8,073 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Townsend-Raitt
Household size in Townsend-Raitt
| Period | Townsend-Raitt | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.28 | 4.54 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 5.30 | 4.61 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 5.51 | 4.50 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.77 | 4.01 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.51 | −0.53 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Townsend-Raitt are large by national standards, averaging 4.77 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 5.28 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Townsend-Raitt
| Period | Townsend-Raitt | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2 | 29.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.1 | 30.5 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.7 | 32.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.2 | 35.2 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +5.7 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Townsend-Raitt is young: half of its residents are under 30.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 24.2, mirroring the country. Only two of Santa Ana's 32 neighborhoods are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Townsend-Raitt
| Period | Townsend-Raitt | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 19.9% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 19.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 17.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 15.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −4.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Townsend-Raitt: 29.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Santa Ana neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Townsend-Raitt
Renters in Townsend-Raitt
| Period | Townsend-Raitt | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.5% | 50.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 80.2% | 54.1% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.3% | 53.7% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 77.7% | 55.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Townsend-Raitt rent: 77.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 46.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Townsend-Raitt
| Period | Townsend-Raitt | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 5.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 4.4% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.9% of homes in Townsend-Raitt are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Santa Ana. Vacancy is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Townsend-Raitt
| Period | Townsend-Raitt | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1965 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1966 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1965 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1967 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Townsend-Raitt is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Townsend-Raitt
| Period | Townsend-Raitt | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,165 | $1,317 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,237 | $1,378 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,552 | $1,662 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,174 | $2,154 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,009 | +$837 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Townsend-Raitt costs $2,174 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,009 a month from 2006–10, an 87% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Townsend-Raitt
Bachelor's degrees in Townsend-Raitt
| Period | Townsend-Raitt | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 11.8% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 14.4% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 17.4% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Townsend-Raitt: 7.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, in line with the national trend. Townsend-Raitt has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Santa Ana neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Townsend-Raitt
| Period | Townsend-Raitt | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 50.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 34.7% | 53.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 58.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 49.1% | 66.4% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +15.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About half of adults in Townsend-Raitt never finished high school, well above the national share: only 49.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 17.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Santa Ana neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Townsend-Raitt
| Period | Townsend-Raitt | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.8% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −4.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Townsend-Raitt has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 8.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Townsend-Raitt compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend-Raitt | 4.77 | 30.2 | 29.1% | 77.7% | 2.9% | 1967 | $2,174 | 7.7% | 49.1% | 2.5% |
| New Horizons | 4.62 | 33.8 | 13.3% | 42.7% | 2.3% | 1960 | $2,184 | 10.5% | 57.3% | 5.4% |
| Windsor Village North | 4.24 | 35.4 | 15.0% | 36.0% | 6.7% | 1973 | $2,108 | 8.3% | 59.5% | 4.4% |
| Windsor Village | 6.12 | 37.9 | 8.1% | 35.0% | 3.8% | 1964 | $3,170 | 16.0% | 65.2% | 2.6% |
| Central City Santa Ana | 5.33 | 34.2 | 16.9% | 30.8% | 2.3% | 1957 | $2,574 | 12.8% | 53.6% | 4.8% |
| Thornton Park | 3.82 | 35.6 | 9.7% | 42.2% | 5.0% | 1970 | $1,963 | 18.0% | 66.5% | 2.3% |
| Mid City-Santa Ana | 5.22 | 34.4 | 25.2% | 37.4% | 3.0% | 1956 | $1,871 | 11.6% | 54.2% | 2.5% |
| Centennial Park | 4.96 | 41.1 | 20.9% | 33.8% | 3.2% | 1957 | $2,460 | 12.1% | 60.3% | 5.5% |
| Artesia Pilar | 4.61 | 33.9 | 16.2% | 44.3% | 2.6% | 1959 | $1,931 | 8.4% | 58.6% | 5.2% |
| Valley Adams | 4.75 | 33.1 | 18.3% | 43.6% | 2.1% | 1962 | $2,457 | 13.4% | 68.8% | 5.1% |
| Santa Anita | 4.23 | 32.4 | 19.4% | 68.8% | 3.4% | 1975 | $1,927 | 8.1% | 57.0% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Townsend-Raitt. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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