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Brea, CA is a city in Orange County with a population of 46,912 and a population density of 3,651 people per square mile. Brea has an eclectic blend of local businesses to enjoy such as the popular The Artist & Craftsman Supply store, the Wine House bar and eatery, and the Regal Edwards Cinema. There are many year-round outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike to take part in such as hiking at Carbon Canyon Regional Park or visiting the Brea Dam Recreation Area. Organizations such as the Brea Education Foundation provide community support through events and donations that benefit education efforts in Brea. Locals can also check out sporting events like minor league baseball at the nearby Cal State Fullerton Field, or professional soccer games at Angel Stadium.

The population in Brea is 46,912. There are 3,850 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Brea is 40.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Brea is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Brea
- 55.5% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 38.4% are married with children
- 10.8% have children, but are single
Race in Brea

- 44.7% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 21.1% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 29.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleBrea, CaliforniaUnited States
  46,912.0329,725,481.0
  52.9%50.5%
  47.1%49.5%
  40.338.4
 
  44,182.0326,569,308.0
  39,449.0309,327,143.0
  35,410.0285,036,114.0
  32,873.0251,960,433.0
  25.6%15.6%
  35.3%30.8%
 
  385093.4
  12.1853531905.423
  0.038264836.791
 
  39.6%59.4%
  1.1%12.2%
  25.2%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.2%0.2%
  0.4%0.4%
  3.8%3.2%
  29.8%18.4%
 
  55.5%49.8%
  54.1%48.0%
  1.5%1.8%
  44.5%50.2%
  31.7%33.8%
  8.1%10.8%
  4.7%5.6%
 
  2.822.6
  16,584.0124,010,992.0
  12,322.080,755,759.0
  36.6%30.5%
  41.0%42.9%
  4,262.043,255,233.0
  10.5%15.8%
  11.9%10.8%
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I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Over 11 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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