Orange County, CA Demographics
What is the population of Orange County?
There are 3,174,026 residents in Orange County, with a median age of 40. Of this, 49.59% are males and 50.41% are females. US-born citizens make up 68.52% of the resident pool in Orange County, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.04%. Additionally, 12.44% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,778,680 people in Orange County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,174,026 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 1,573,855 | -0.6% |
| Female Population | 1,600,171 | -0.1% |
Male Population 49.59%
Female Population 50.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 2,174,788 | -0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 604,425 | 1.5% |
| Not Citizen | 394,813 | -0.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 68.52%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.04%
Not Citizen 12.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 23,299 | -2.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 224,782 | -7.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 82,234 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 33,850 | -2.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,778,680 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.74%
Moved from Same County 7.15%
Moved from Same State 2.62%
Moved from Different State 1.08%
Same House as Last Year 88.41%
What are the employment statistics in Orange County?
White-collar workers make up 83.55% of the working population in Orange County, while blue-collar employees account for 16.45%. There are also 406,538 entrepreneurs in Orange County (12.71% of the workforce); 2,217,980 workers employed in private companies (69.36%); and 381,384 people working in governmental institutions (11.93%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,671,490 | 99.0% |
| Blue Collar | 526,160 | 102.7% |
White Collar 83.55%
Blue Collar 16.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 406,538 | 98.9% |
| Private Companies | 2,217,980 | 98.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 381,384 | 106.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 191,748 | 101.9% |
Self Employees 12.71%
Private Companies 69.36%
Governmental Workers 11.93%
Not for Profit Companies 6%
How many households are there in Orange County?
There are a total of 1,077,623 households in Orange County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 70.79% of these Orange County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.21%. Additionally, 32.64% of households have children and 67.36% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,077,623 | 0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.6% |
| Family Households | 762,896 | 0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 314,727 | 0.6% |
Family Households 70.79%
Non-Family Households 29.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 351,704 | -0.6% |
| Households without Children | 725,919 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 32.64%
Households without Children 67.36%
What are the median and average incomes in Orange County?
The average annual household income in Orange County is $159,889, while the median household income sits at $122,093 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $133,812, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $143,982. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $63,246 and $88,793, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $159,889 | 3.3% |
| Median Household Income | $122,093 | 4.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 293,769 | -2.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,810,296 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Orange County?
There are 1,141,620 housing units in Orange County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 1,077,623 occupied housing units in Orange County, 56.48% are owner-occupied, while 43.52% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.98% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $964,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,505 per month in Orange County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,141,620 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 28,655 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 22,348 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 142,769 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 205,751 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 255,657 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 166,818 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 124,632 | -2.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 96,506 | 4.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 89,858 | 8.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 8,626 | 68.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,077,623 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 608,603 | 0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 469,020 | 1.0% |
Owner Occupied 56.48%
Renter Occupied 43.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 413,703 | -0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 194,900 | 2.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $964,900 | 6.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $890,700 | 5.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,505 | 4.2% |
With Mortgage 67.98%
Without Mortgage 32.02%
What is the level of education in Orange County?
Approximately 24.85% of the population in Orange County holds a high school degree (that's 620,512 residents), while 20.94% have attained a college certificate (522,917 locals) and 25.71% have a bachelor's degree (642,062 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 163,567 | 0.1% |
| Some High School | 620,512 | -0.6% |
| Some College | 522,917 | -11.5% |
| Associate Degree | 188,572 | 0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 642,062 | 1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 359,553 | 2.3% |
No High School 6.55%
Some High School 24.85%
Some College 20.94%
Associate Degree 7.55%
Bachelor's Degree 25.71%
Graduate Degree 14.4%
What is the marital status of Orange County residents?
A total of 917,828 people in Orange County have never been married (which represents 34.52% of the total population), while 1,351,316 of them are wedded (50.83%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 37,209 (1.4%) and 234,216 (8.81%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 917,828 | -0.4% |
| Married | 1,351,316 | 0.3% |
| Separated | 37,209 | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 117,948 | -3.3% |
| Divorced | 234,216 | -0.9% |
Never Married 34.52%
Married 50.83%
Separated 1.4%
Widowed 4.44%
Divorced 8.81%
What are the most common means of transportation in Orange County?
The top three means of transportation people in Orange County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,227,723 residents commute by car, 28,373 prefer going to work by walking and 15,381 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,227,723 | -2.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 15,381 | -12.1% |
| Railroad | 2,785 | -18.7% |
| Ferryboat | 149 | 8.0% |
| Bicycle | 8,541 | -1.8% |
| Motorcycle | 3,012 | -1.3% |
| TaxiCab | 1,444 | -0.4% |
| Walk | 28,373 | 1.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Orange County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90620 | 46,992 | 13,111 | $122,582 | $139,715 |
| 90621 | 35,735 | 10,950 | $94,679 | $113,864 |
| 90623 | 15,369 | 5,093 | $112,366 | $152,866 |
| 90630 | 49,565 | 16,018 | $124,360 | $152,442 |
| 90631 | 68,615 | 22,673 | $102,208 | $132,286 |
| 90680 | 31,949 | 10,350 | $83,150 | $115,189 |
| 90720 | 24,021 | 8,383 | $134,232 | $197,234 |
| 90740 | 24,382 | 12,752 | $82,427 | $127,805 |
| 90742 | 385 | 251 | $119,115 | $154,673 |
| 90743 | 478 | 192 | $166,023 | $153,284 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.