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An estimated 109,131 residents live in Costa Mesa (Orange County, California) according to July 2024 Census Bureau figures — #299 nationwide, down about 2.5% from 111,918 at the 2020 census. Recordwell organizes available information, news mentions, and open public web pages into one report on anyone in Costa Mesa.
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Costa Mesa, CA at a glance
| Population (July 2024 est.) | 109,131 |
| 2020 census | 111,918 |
| Change 2020–2024 | −2.5% |
| Land area | 15.8 sq mi |
| Population density | 7,083 / sq mi |
| County | Orange County |
| U.S. population rank | #299 |
record: U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 population estimates, 2020 decennial census (land area & density).
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