Orange, CA Demographics
What is the population of Orange?
There are 138,723 residents in Orange, with a median age of 36. Of this, 50.74% are males and 49.26% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.36% of the resident pool in Orange, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.32%. Additionally, 8.32% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 122,589 people in Orange currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 138,723 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 70,384 | -0.7% |
| Female Population | 68,339 | 0.8% |
Male Population 50.74%
Female Population 49.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | -1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 107,317 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 19,860 | -0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 11,546 | -5.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 77.36%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.32%
Not Citizen 8.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 565 | -0.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,400 | -11.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,395 | 5.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,434 | 5.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 122,589 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.41%
Moved from Same County 6.84%
Moved from Same State 2.47%
Moved from Different State 1.04%
Same House as Last Year 89.23%
What are the employment statistics in Orange?
White-collar workers make up 84.58% of the working population in Orange, while blue-collar employees account for 15.42%. There are also 17,104 entrepreneurs in Orange (11.86% of the workforce); 96,730 workers employed in private companies (67.05%); and 19,618 people working in governmental institutions (13.6%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 122,022 | 101.4% |
| Blue Collar | 22,238 | 99.4% |
White Collar 84.58%
Blue Collar 15.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 17,104 | 102.9% |
| Private Companies | 96,730 | 99.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 19,618 | 108.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,808 | 101.0% |
Self Employees 11.86%
Private Companies 67.05%
Governmental Workers 13.6%
Not for Profit Companies 7.49%
How many households are there in Orange?
There are a total of 44,867 households in Orange, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 70.64% of these Orange households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.36%. Additionally, 33.89% of households have children and 66.11% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 44,867 | 1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -32.9% |
| Family Households | 31,696 | 1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 13,171 | 1.8% |
Family Households 70.64%
Non-Family Households 29.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 15,205 | 2.7% |
| Households without Children | 29,662 | 0.5% |
Households with Children 33.89%
Households without Children 66.11%
What are the median and average incomes in Orange?
The average annual household income in Orange is $152,879, while the median household income sits at $116,945 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $131,037, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $129,403. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $53,333 and $86,779, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $152,879 | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income | $116,945 | 7.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 12,053 | -1.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 119,777 | 0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Orange?
There are 46,547 housing units in Orange, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 44,867 occupied housing units in Orange, 58.1% are owner-occupied, while 41.9% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.35% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $907,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,394 per month in Orange.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 46,547 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,127 | -4.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,132 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,321 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11,861 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8,803 | -6.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,399 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,250 | -4.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,274 | 3.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,063 | 5.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 317 | 88.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 44,867 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 26,067 | -0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 18,800 | 3.1% |
Owner Occupied 58.1%
Renter Occupied 41.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 19,120 | 0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,947 | -2.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $907,900 | 6.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $882,300 | 6.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,394 | 3.1% |
With Mortgage 73.35%
Without Mortgage 26.65%
What is the level of education in Orange?
Approximately 25.29% of the population in Orange holds a high school degree (that's 27,724 residents), while 24.62% have attained a college certificate (26,991 locals) and 24.25% have a bachelor's degree (26,582 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,318 | 6.4% |
| Some High School | 27,724 | -3.7% |
| Some College | 26,991 | -5.6% |
| Associate Degree | 8,420 | 4.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26,582 | -1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,594 | 4.2% |
No High School 5.76%
Some High School 25.29%
Some College 24.62%
Associate Degree 7.68%
Bachelor's Degree 24.25%
Graduate Degree 12.4%
What is the marital status of Orange residents?
A total of 43,443 people in Orange have never been married (which represents 37.76% of the total population), while 55,749 of them are wedded (48.45%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,707 (1.48%) and 11,377 (9.89%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 43,443 | -0.2% |
| Married | 55,749 | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1,707 | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4,495 | -4.8% |
| Divorced | 11,377 | -2.1% |
Never Married 37.76%
Married 48.45%
Separated 1.48%
Widowed 3.91%
Divorced 9.89%
What are the most common means of transportation in Orange?
The top three means of transportation people in Orange use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 55,312 residents commute by car, 2,224 prefer going to work by walking and 577 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 55,312 | -1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 577 | -23.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 130 | N/A |
| Railroad | 136 | -24.0% |
| Bicycle | 331 | 11.1% |
| Motorcycle | 134 | -4.3% |
| TaxiCab | 44 | 41.9% |
| Walk | 2,224 | 5.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Orange by zipcode?
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.