Orange County, CA

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Orange County Overview

3,175,227
TOTAL POPULATION
1,578,013
MALE POPULATION
1,597,214
FEMALE POPULATION
98.80
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.22
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$50,683
PER CAPITA INCOME
$124,132
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$109,361
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,685
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,691,614
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Orange County Area Codes

Race in Orange County

The most populous races in Orange County are White / Caucasian (1,594,137 | 50.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1,077,367 | 33.9%), and Asian (688,905 | 21.7%).
Race in Orange County
Race# Population% Population
Asian688,90521.7%
Black / African American53,7531.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific9,8470.3%
Hispanic or Latino1,077,36733.9%
Native / Alaskan19,7590.6%
White / Caucasian1,594,13750.2%
Two or more Races381,05112.0%
Some other Race427,77513.5%
Total3,175,227100.0%

Ancestry in Orange County

The most populous ancestries reported in Orange County are Mexican (901,233 | 28.4%), German (240,672 | 7.6%), Sri Lankan (236,568 | 7.4%), English (218,480 | 6.9%), and Irish (194,103 | 6.1%), together accounting for 56.4% of all Orange County residents.
Ancestry in Orange County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4,6950.2%
African4,1090.1%
Alaska Native30.0%
Alaskan Athabascan380.0%
Albanian5730.0%
Aleut610.0%
Alsatian410.0%
American138,8774.4%
Apache1,4620.1%
Arab38,5841.2%
Arapaho130.0%
Argentinean6,5790.2%
Armenian8,5390.3%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac9380.0%
Australian1,4210.0%
Austrian5,9920.2%
Bahamian250.0%
Bangladeshi1,6140.1%
Barbadian1330.0%
Basque1,2750.0%
Belgian2,3840.1%
Belizean3430.0%
Bhutanese57,4151.8%
Blackfeet1,0510.0%
Bolivian2,7630.1%
Brazilian3,8190.1%
British17,7590.6%
British West Indian550.0%
Bulgarian9400.0%
Burmese112,9873.6%
Cajun990.0%
Cambodian3020.0%
Canadian8,1650.3%
Cape Verdean1230.0%
Carpatho Rusyn340.0%
Celtic3340.0%
Central American71,2462.2%
Central American Indian4,1570.1%
Cherokee5,5860.2%
Cheyenne990.0%
Chickasaw2720.0%
Chilean2,0560.1%
Chinese2240.0%
Chippewa6860.0%
Choctaw1,6810.1%
Colombian9,4660.3%
Colville200.0%
Comanche2470.0%
Costa Rican3,2910.1%
Cree820.0%
Creek5830.0%
Croatian4,4140.1%
Crow160.0%
Cuban9,0760.3%
Czech7,4360.2%
Czechoslovakian1,7630.1%
Danish11,9750.4%
Delaware750.0%
Dominican1,1250.0%
Dutch27,2660.9%
Eastern European9,1200.3%
Ecuadorian4,6040.1%
Egyptian10,2530.3%
English218,4806.9%
Estonian5800.0%
Ethiopian1,5800.1%
European54,7781.7%
Fijian690.0%
Filipino18,0670.6%
Finnish3,4800.1%
French48,8561.5%
French American Indian1360.0%
French Canadian8,9670.3%
German240,6727.6%
German Russian810.0%
Ghanaian3020.0%
Greek11,0700.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro2,6020.1%
Guatemalan23,1170.7%
Guyanese4050.0%
Haitian4060.0%
Hmong130.0%
Honduran3,6870.1%
Hopi1180.0%
Hungarian9,9210.3%
Icelander7190.0%
Indian (Asian)146,7424.6%
Indonesian7300.0%
Inupiat160.0%
Iranian34,5821.1%
Iraqi1,0040.0%
Irish194,1036.1%
Iroquois6010.0%
Israeli1,7430.1%
Italian120,3983.8%
Jamaican1,2420.0%
Japanese10,5100.3%
Jordanian2,5620.1%
Kenyan8520.0%
Korean113,7323.6%
Laotian6,3690.2%
Latvian6550.0%
Lebanese8,3660.3%
Lithuanian3,4690.1%
Lumbee60.0%
Luxembourger1590.0%
Macedonian3940.0%
Malaysian3,8670.1%
Maltese3620.0%
Menominee210.0%
Mexican901,23328.4%
Mexican American Indian11,5150.4%
Mongolian6880.0%
Moroccan1,0100.0%
Native Hawaiian7,3400.2%
Navajo1,5400.1%
Nepalese220.0%
New Zealander4410.0%
Nicaraguan3,7690.1%
Nigerian1,7440.1%
Northern European5,7010.2%
Norwegian29,4630.9%
Okinawan2380.0%
Osage1830.0%
Ottawa570.0%
Paiute250.0%
Pakistani7,9130.3%
Palestinian2,6560.1%
Panamanian1,2990.0%
Paraguayan1210.0%
Pennsylvania German4110.0%
Peruvian8,9880.3%
Pima1280.0%
Polish43,8421.4%
Portuguese10,7480.3%
Potawatomi3540.0%
Pueblo6940.0%
Puerto Rican13,2240.4%
Puget Sound Salish890.0%
Romanian8,2360.3%
Russian26,0430.8%
Salvadoran35,1051.1%
Samoan5,5140.2%
Scandinavian10,1690.3%
Scotch-Irish14,8900.5%
Scottish40,5741.3%
Seminole2330.0%
Senegalese40.0%
Serbian1,9180.1%
Shoshone1380.0%
Sioux7050.0%
Slavic8600.0%
Slovak2,9990.1%
Slovene1,0810.0%
Somali2200.0%
South African1,6600.1%
South American38,7151.2%
South American Indian4860.0%
Soviet Union240.0%
Spaniard12,6750.4%
Spanish12,7470.4%
Spanish American3930.0%
Spanish American Indian630.0%
Sri Lankan236,5687.4%
Subsaharan African11,2830.4%
Sudanese2370.0%
Swedish32,2821.0%
Swiss5,8370.2%
Syrian4,3190.1%
Taiwanese680.0%
Thai68,1472.1%
Tohono O'Odham1300.0%
Tongan1,1010.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian6330.0%
Turkish4,0360.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander50.0%
Ugandan890.0%
Ukrainian6,9660.2%
Uruguayan8620.0%
Ute740.0%
Venezuelan2,4420.1%
Vietnamese1,7340.1%
Welsh12,6640.4%
West Indian3430.0%
Yakama560.0%
Yaqui1,0890.0%
Yugoslavian1,6890.1%
Yup'ik90.0%
Zimbabwean740.0%
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Immigrants in Orange County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Orange County came from Asia (480,211 | 15.1%), Latin America (364,386 | 11.5%), Central America (330,231 | 10.4%), Mexico (291,025 | 9.2%), and South Eastern Asia (223,169 | 7.0%), together accounting for 53.2% of all Orange County residents.
Immigrants in Orange County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3,7240.1%
Africa19,2830.6%
Albania1590.0%
Argentina3,8050.1%
Armenia1,1190.0%
Asia480,21115.1%
Australia1,9240.1%
Austria5550.0%
Azores240.0%
Bahamas80.0%
Bangladesh1,5740.1%
Barbados680.0%
Belarus4800.0%
Belgium5400.0%
Belize1430.0%
Bolivia1,8070.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3160.0%
Brazil5,0370.2%
Bulgaria1,0110.0%
Cabo Verde110.0%
Cambodia5,6670.2%
Cameroon340.0%
Canada13,1710.4%
Caribbean4,2430.1%
Central America330,23110.4%
Chile1,2330.0%
China75,3812.4%
Colombia5,8400.2%
Congo510.0%
Costa Rica1,2860.0%
Croatia3370.0%
Cuba2,0400.1%
Czechoslovakia1,3910.0%
Denmark5150.0%
Dominica240.0%
Dominican Republic3310.0%
Eastern Africa4,1940.1%
Eastern Asia154,0334.9%
Eastern Europe22,1120.7%
Ecuador2,2910.1%
Egypt8,4250.3%
El Salvador19,9910.6%
England5,7600.2%
Eritrea1620.0%
Ethiopia1,4020.0%
Europe55,2671.7%
Fiji8430.0%
France3,0820.1%
Germany6,4540.2%
Ghana1760.0%
Greece7680.0%
Grenada730.0%
Guatemala13,2660.4%
Guyana4560.0%
Haiti2000.0%
Honduras2,0860.1%
Hong Kong5,2960.2%
Hungary1,3140.0%
India37,1091.2%
Indonesia4,3300.1%
Iran29,6010.9%
Iraq1,3310.0%
Ireland1,3650.0%
Israel2,0530.1%
Italy2,4990.1%
Jamaica5390.0%
Japan12,6060.4%
Jordan2,7450.1%
Kazakhstan3250.0%
Kenya1,7130.1%
Korea65,9222.1%
Kuwait8760.0%
Laos2,4550.1%
Latin America364,38611.5%
Latvia1200.0%
Lebanon3,6150.1%
Liberia260.0%
Lithuania1750.0%
Malaysia1,3530.0%
Mexico291,0259.2%
Middle Africa1680.0%
Moldova4250.0%
Morocco6550.0%
Nepal1,6300.1%
Netherlands1,7850.1%
Nicaragua1,7040.1%
Nigeria8170.0%
North Macedonia640.0%
Northern Africa9,6950.3%
Northern Europe15,3600.5%
Norway3050.0%
Oceania4,9360.2%
Pakistan4,7680.2%
Panama6370.0%
Peru7,3620.2%
Philippines54,6281.7%
Poland2,1610.1%
Portugal5030.0%
Romania4,4540.1%
Russia5,0370.2%
Saudi Arabia1,5710.1%
Scotland1,0540.0%
Senegal3360.0%
Serbia4460.0%
Sierra Leone1120.0%
Singapore7970.0%
Somalia420.0%
South Africa3,2520.1%
South America29,9120.9%
South Central Asia80,0352.5%
South Eastern Asia223,1697.0%
Southern Europe4,7330.2%
Spain8680.0%
Sri Lanka1,0140.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines60.0%
Sudan3090.0%
Sweden7570.0%
Switzerland6090.0%
Syria4,2950.1%
Taiwan23,4240.7%
Thailand4,0040.1%
Trinidad and Tobago3400.0%
Turkey3,1770.1%
Uganda1240.0%
Ukraine2,8110.1%
Uruguay3950.0%
Uzbekistan1910.0%
Venezuela1,4240.0%
Vietnam149,0144.7%
West Indies3100.0%
Western Africa1,5570.1%
Western Asia21,9410.7%
Western Europe13,0250.4%
Yemen630.0%
Zaire460.0%
Zimbabwe2490.0%
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Sex and Age in Orange County

Sex and Age in Orange County

The most populous age groups in Orange County are 25 to 29 Years (118,146 | 7.5%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (111,610 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Orange County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years89,532 (5.7%)84,952 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years91,030 (5.8%)87,152 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years104,772 (6.6%)99,111 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years107,020 (6.8%)103,783 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years106,390 (6.7%)103,808 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years118,146 (7.5%)111,610 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years113,974 (7.2%)107,513 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years108,158 (6.9%)102,005 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years100,609 (6.4%)102,962 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years105,149 (6.7%)107,263 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years110,897 (7.0%)110,793 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years108,261 (6.9%)107,787 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years96,016 (6.1%)98,175 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years72,351 (4.6%)80,425 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years58,103 (3.7%)67,619 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years37,722 (2.4%)46,891 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years24,415 (1.5%)32,921 (2.1%)
85 Years and over25,468 (1.6%)42,444 (2.7%)
Total1,578,013 (100.0%)1,597,214 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Orange County

Median Family Size in Orange County

The median family size in Orange County is 3.44 persons per family, with married-couple families (572,619 | 75.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (59,443 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.14 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Orange County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple572,619 (75.9%)3.50
Single Male/Father59,443 (7.9%)3.14
Single Female/Mother122,070 (16.2%)3.32
Total Families754,132 (100.0%)3.44

Median Household Size in Orange County

The median household size in Orange County is 2.93 persons per household, with single female/mother households (122,070 | 11.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.61 persons per household. non-family households (312,154 | 29.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.40 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Orange County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple572,619 (53.7%)3.56
Single Male/Father59,443 (5.6%)3.53
Single Female/Mother122,070 (11.5%)3.61
Non-family312,154 (29.3%)1.40
Total Households1,066,286 (100.0%)2.93

Household Size by Marriage Status in Orange County

Out of a total of 1,066,286 households in Orange County, 754,132 (70.7%) are family households, while 312,154 (29.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 264,566, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 230,727.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Orange County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-230,727 (21.6%)
2-Person Households264,566 (24.8%)61,328 (5.8%)
3-Person Households177,036 (16.6%)11,554 (1.1%)
4-Person Households170,794 (16.0%)5,648 (0.5%)
5-Person Households80,410 (7.5%)1,968 (0.2%)
6-Person Households33,204 (3.1%)568 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households28,122 (2.6%)361 (0.0%)
Total754,132 (70.7%)312,154 (29.3%)

Female Fertility in Orange County

Fertility by Age in Orange County

Average fertility rate in Orange County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Orange County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years397 (1.2%)4.0
20 to 34 years21,051 (61.9%)65.0
35 to 50 years12,587 (37.0%)37.0
Total34,035 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Orange County

79.2% of women with births (34,035) in Orange County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 73.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Orange County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years105 (26.5%)292 (73.6%)
20 to 34 years15,957 (75.8%)5,094 (24.2%)
35 to 50 years10,888 (86.5%)1,699 (13.5%)
Total26,956 (79.2%)7,079 (20.8%)

Fertility by Education in Orange County

Average fertility rate in Orange County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 66.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 32.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Orange County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3,109 (9.1%)25.0
High School Diploma5,027 (14.8%)39.0
College or Associate's Degree8,241 (24.2%)39.0
Bachelor's Degree11,178 (32.8%)56.0
Graduate Degree6,480 (19.0%)66.0
Total34,035 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Orange County

20.8% of women with births in Orange County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 91.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 42.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Orange County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,788 (57.5%)1,321 (42.5%)
High School Diploma3,449 (68.6%)1,578 (31.4%)
College or Associate's Degree5,727 (69.5%)2,514 (30.5%)
Bachelor's Degree10,228 (91.5%)950 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree5,748 (88.7%)732 (11.3%)
Total26,956 (79.2%)7,079 (20.8%)

Income in Orange County

Income Overview in Orange County

Per Capita Income in Orange County is $50,683, while median incomes of families and households are $124,132 and $109,361 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,175,227$50,683
Median Family Income754,132$124,132
Mean Family Income754,132$164,097
Median Household Income1,066,286$109,361
Mean Household Income1,066,286$147,182
Income Deficit754,132$11,685
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,175,22727.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,175,22772.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,175,2270.47

Earnings by Sex in Orange County

Average Earnings in Orange County are $48,405, $56,551 for men and $40,891 for women, a difference of 27.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Orange County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male934,902 (54.0%)$56,551
Female795,826 (46.0%)$40,891
Total1,730,728 (100.0%)$48,405

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Orange County

The most common earnings brackets in Orange County are $100,000+ for men (277,184 | 29.6%) and $100,000+ for women (137,940 | 17.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Orange County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less28,396 (3.0%)37,793 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99920,455 (2.2%)28,016 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49924,002 (2.6%)29,219 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99917,210 (1.8%)23,446 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49922,727 (2.4%)29,403 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99918,774 (2.0%)23,399 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49919,559 (2.1%)25,039 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99915,042 (1.6%)18,965 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49919,191 (2.1%)23,739 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99926,547 (2.8%)26,625 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99946,707 (5.0%)46,893 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99948,600 (5.2%)44,219 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99941,298 (4.4%)33,891 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99936,429 (3.9%)35,060 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99936,303 (3.9%)34,204 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99935,876 (3.8%)26,136 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99955,107 (5.9%)48,259 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99949,151 (5.3%)41,816 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99996,344 (10.3%)81,764 (10.3%)
$100,000+277,184 (29.6%)137,940 (17.3%)
Total934,902 (100.0%)795,826 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Orange County

Average earnings in Orange County are $66,187 for men and $47,396 for women, a difference of 28.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $125,517, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,054. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $90,809, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,367.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Orange County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,054$24,367
High School Diploma$45,131$33,312
College or Associate's Degree$58,002$41,545
Bachelor's Degree$94,482$65,410
Graduate Degree$125,517$90,809
Total$66,187$47,396

Family Income in Orange County

Family Income Brackets in Orange County

According to the Orange County family income data, there are 199,845 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9,804 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Orange County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00020,3622.7%
$10,000 to $14,9999,8041.3%
$15,000 to $24,99923,3783.1%
$25,000 to $34,99930,1654.0%
$35,000 to $49,99948,2646.4%
$50,000 to $74,99985,21711.3%
$75,000 to $99,99982,20010.9%
$100,000 to $149,999148,56419.7%
$150,000 to $199,999107,08714.2%
$200,000+199,84526.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Orange County

7+ person families (22,571 | 3.0%) account for the highest median family income in Orange County with $148,149 per family, while 2-person families (288,375 | 38.2%) have the highest median income of $54,782 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Orange County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families288,375 (38.2%)$109,564
3-Person Families173,832 (23.1%)$125,331
4-Person Families164,909 (21.9%)$144,802
5-Person Families74,861 (9.9%)$132,294
6-Person Families29,584 (3.9%)$126,731
7+ Person Families22,571 (3.0%)$148,149
Total754,132 (100.0%)$124,132

Family Income by Number of Earners in Orange County

The median family income in Orange County is $124,132, with families comprising 3+ earners (133,184) having the highest median family income of $161,310, while families with no earners (87,287) have the lowest median family income of $57,761, accounting for 17.7% and 11.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Orange County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners87,287 (11.6%)$57,761
1 Earner218,583 (29.0%)$90,590
2 Earners315,078 (41.8%)$150,948
3+ Earners133,184 (17.7%)$161,310
Total754,132 (100.0%)$124,132

Household Income in Orange County

Household Income Brackets in Orange County

With 237,782 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Orange County, accounting for 22.3% of all households. In contrast, only 24,525 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Orange County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00044,7844.2%
$10,000 to $14,99924,5252.3%
$15,000 to $24,99944,7844.2%
$25,000 to $34,99950,1154.7%
$35,000 to $49,99974,6407.0%
$50,000 to $74,999127,95412.0%
$75,000 to $99,999120,49011.3%
$100,000 to $149,999204,72719.2%
$150,000 to $199,999134,35212.6%
$200,000+237,78222.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Orange County

The median household income in Orange County is $109,361, with the highest median household income of $128,975 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 435,108 households (40.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,244, with 26,819 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Orange County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years26,819 (2.5%)$51,244
25 to 44 Years334,181 (31.3%)$115,894
45 to 64 Years435,108 (40.8%)$128,975
65+ Years270,178 (25.3%)$77,968
Total1,066,286 (100.0%)$109,361

Poverty in Orange County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Orange County

With 8.7% poverty level for males and 10.6% for females among the residents of Orange County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 21,524 males (14.9%) and 23,511 females (17.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Orange County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,875 (11.2%)9,132 (10.9%)
5 Years1,944 (11.2%)1,459 (8.8%)
6 to 11 Years10,911 (9.8%)12,657 (11.9%)
12 to 14 Years7,318 (11.5%)7,522 (12.6%)
15 Years2,390 (11.7%)2,528 (13.0%)
16 and 17 Years4,414 (10.4%)4,830 (12.0%)
18 to 24 Years21,524 (14.9%)23,511 (17.0%)
25 to 34 Years16,503 (7.2%)20,989 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years13,418 (6.5%)20,000 (9.8%)
45 to 54 Years14,253 (6.6%)16,884 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years15,876 (7.8%)17,512 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years9,875 (7.6%)14,116 (9.6%)
75 Years and over8,171 (9.5%)16,198 (13.6%)
Total136,472 (8.7%)167,338 (10.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Orange County

According to the poverty statistics in Orange County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.5% of males and 92.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Orange County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years78,000 (88.8%)74,435 (89.1%)
5 Years15,346 (88.8%)15,069 (91.2%)
6 to 11 Years100,933 (90.2%)93,962 (88.1%)
12 to 14 Years56,130 (88.5%)52,332 (87.4%)
15 Years17,995 (88.3%)16,990 (87.1%)
16 and 17 Years38,048 (89.6%)35,562 (88.0%)
18 to 24 Years122,834 (85.1%)115,137 (83.0%)
25 to 34 Years213,195 (92.8%)197,651 (90.4%)
35 to 44 Years194,106 (93.5%)184,641 (90.2%)
45 to 54 Years201,096 (93.4%)200,915 (92.2%)
55 to 64 Years187,701 (92.2%)188,099 (91.5%)
65 to 74 Years119,687 (92.4%)133,096 (90.4%)
75 Years and over77,899 (90.5%)102,814 (86.4%)
Total1,422,970 (91.2%)1,410,703 (89.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Orange County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Orange County show that 4.3% or 24,874 of the total 572,619 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.6%, comprising of 614 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.7%, which includes 11,462 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Orange County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children301,609 (96.3%)11,462 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children205,331 (95.9%)8,843 (4.1%)
3 or 4 Children38,434 (90.7%)3,955 (9.3%)
5 or more Children2,371 (79.4%)614 (20.6%)
Total547,745 (95.7%)24,874 (4.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Orange County

According to the poverty data in Orange County, 9.6% or 5,695 single-father households and 16.8% or 20,512 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,048 households (26.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 361 households (46.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Orange County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,339 (7.2%)5,462 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children2,241 (9.9%)10,737 (20.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,048 (26.1%)3,952 (41.2%)
5 or more Children67 (22.0%)361 (46.1%)
Total5,695 (9.6%)20,512 (16.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Orange County

The poverty data for Orange County shows that 24,874 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 26,207 of the single-parent households (14.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 614 households (20.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 428 household (39.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Orange County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11,462 (3.7%)7,801 (8.4%)
1 or 2 Children8,843 (4.1%)12,978 (17.6%)
3 or 4 Children3,955 (9.3%)5,000 (36.8%)
5 or more Children614 (20.6%)428 (39.4%)
Total24,874 (4.3%)26,207 (14.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Orange County

Employment by Class of Employer in Orange County

Among the 1,563,277 employed individuals in Orange County, private company employees (1,091,898 | 69.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (114,918 | 7.3%), and local government employees (109,186 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Orange County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,091,89869.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)78,9525.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)114,9187.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations92,6935.9%
Local Government Employees109,1867.0%
State Government Employees49,0293.1%
Federal Government Employees22,8401.5%
Unpaid Family Workers3,7610.2%
Total1,563,277100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Orange County

According to the labor force statistics for Orange County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,578,680), 65.6% or 1,691,614 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 91,347 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.3% or 195,982 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.3% or 7,963 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Orange County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years55,682 (32.6%)7,963 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Years149,871 (71.3%)13,339 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Years195,982 (85.3%)11,171 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years188,485 (85.1%)9,613 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years346,295 (83.7%)13,852 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years360,739 (83.1%)15,873 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years165,061 (76.4%)7,098 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years124,282 (64.0%)5,966 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years88,562 (31.8%)4,782 (5.4%)
75 Years and over16,159 (7.7%)856 (5.3%)
Total1,691,614 (65.6%)91,347 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Orange County

According to labor force statistics for Orange County, 80.8% of individuals (1,381,129) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,709,318) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 63,532 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.7% or 643,027 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.7% or 8,491 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Orange County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School148,959 (69.0%)12,305 (5.7%)
High School Diploma222,526 (76.6%)16,268 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree366,160 (80.9%)24,441 (5.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher643,027 (85.7%)27,012 (3.6%)
Total1,381,129 (80.8%)78,629 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Orange County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Orange County are Management (208,191 | 13.0%), Community & Social Service (181,058 | 11.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (130,951 | 8.2%), Business & Financial (119,341 | 7.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (89,866 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Orange County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Orange County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.3%), Computers & Mathematics (77.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (69.0%), Education Instruction & Library (68.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (67.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Orange County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management130,376 (62.6%)77,815 (37.4%)
Business & Financial57,811 (48.4%)61,530 (51.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science99,260 (75.8%)31,691 (24.2%)
Computers & Mathematics49,437 (77.0%)14,732 (23.0%)
Architecture & Engineering42,135 (83.3%)8,447 (16.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7,688 (47.5%)8,512 (52.5%)
Community & Social Service 71,424 (39.5%)109,634 (60.6%)
Education, Arts & Media8,578 (33.6%)16,967 (66.4%)
Legal Services & Support11,523 (49.8%)11,618 (50.2%)
Education Instruction & Library27,806 (31.2%)61,354 (68.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment23,517 (54.4%)19,695 (45.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating28,944 (32.2%)60,922 (67.8%)
Health Technologists19,976 (31.0%)44,375 (69.0%)
Total (Category)387,815 (53.2%)341,592 (46.8%)
Total (Overall)869,451 (54.4%)728,675 (45.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Orange County are Food Preparation & Serving (86,616 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (52,878 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (47,695 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (47,610 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (27,095 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Orange County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Orange County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (80.8%), Security & Protection (79.8%), and Law Enforcement (77.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (76.9%), Personal Care & Service (73.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Orange County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10,988 (23.1%)36,622 (76.9%)
Security & Protection21,614 (79.8%)5,481 (20.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention14,241 (80.8%)3,378 (19.2%)
Law Enforcement7,373 (77.8%)2,103 (22.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving44,902 (51.8%)41,714 (48.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance31,408 (59.4%)21,470 (40.6%)
Personal Care & Service12,568 (26.4%)35,127 (73.7%)
Total (Category)121,480 (46.4%)140,414 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)869,451 (54.4%)728,675 (45.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Orange County are Sales & Related (176,794 | 11.1%), and Office & Administration (170,827 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Orange County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Orange County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related96,960 (54.8%)79,834 (45.2%)
Office & Administration53,253 (31.2%)117,574 (68.8%)
Total (Category)150,213 (43.2%)197,408 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)869,451 (54.4%)728,675 (45.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Orange County are Construction & Extraction (60,400 | 3.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30,950 | 1.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5,920 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Orange County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Orange County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3,900 (65.9%)2,020 (34.1%)
Construction & Extraction58,953 (97.6%)1,447 (2.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair29,896 (96.6%)1,054 (3.4%)
Total (Category)92,749 (95.4%)4,521 (4.6%)
Total (Overall)869,451 (54.4%)728,675 (45.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Orange County are Production (78,431 | 4.9%), Material Moving (43,372 | 2.7%), and Transportation (40,131 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Orange County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Orange County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production52,806 (67.3%)25,625 (32.7%)
Transportation33,982 (84.7%)6,149 (15.3%)
Material Moving30,406 (70.1%)12,966 (29.9%)
Total (Category)117,194 (72.4%)44,740 (27.6%)
Total (Overall)869,451 (54.4%)728,675 (45.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Orange County

Employment Industries in Orange County

The major employment industries in Orange County include Health Care & Social Assistance (191,138 | 12.0%), Manufacturing (186,292 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (162,303 | 10.2%), Professional & Scientific (161,185 | 10.1%), and Educational Services (136,311 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Orange County

Employment Industries by Sex in Orange County

The Orange County industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.6%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (82.6%), and Utilities (75.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (71.2%), Educational Services (65.6%), and Enterprise Management (53.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Orange County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6,249 (69.1%)2,798 (30.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,096 (82.6%)231 (17.4%)
Construction83,542 (87.6%)11,801 (12.4%)
Manufacturing123,876 (66.5%)62,416 (33.5%)
Wholesale Trade33,726 (64.9%)18,210 (35.1%)
Retail Trade87,813 (54.1%)74,490 (45.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing42,553 (73.5%)15,353 (26.5%)
Utilities6,250 (75.1%)2,070 (24.9%)
Information19,864 (64.8%)10,796 (35.2%)
Finance & Insurance48,981 (53.0%)43,501 (47.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing24,563 (53.6%)21,248 (46.4%)
Professional & Scientific95,980 (59.6%)65,205 (40.5%)
Enterprise Management1,084 (46.5%)1,246 (53.5%)
Administrative & Support46,259 (64.0%)26,028 (36.0%)
Educational Services46,871 (34.4%)89,440 (65.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance55,006 (28.8%)136,132 (71.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation23,571 (53.9%)20,117 (46.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services61,208 (50.9%)59,083 (49.1%)
Public Administration27,331 (54.4%)22,951 (45.6%)
Total869,451 (54.4%)728,675 (45.6%)

Education in Orange County

School Enrollment in Orange County

The most common levels of schooling among the 837,989 students in Orange County are college / undergraduate (231,517 | 27.6%), high school (168,329 | 20.1%), and middle school (158,671 | 18.9%).
School Enrollment in Orange County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool49,3235.9%
Kindergarten36,9354.4%
Elementary School140,62216.8%
Middle School158,67118.9%
High School168,32920.1%
College / Undergraduate231,51727.6%
Graduate / Professional52,5926.3%
Total837,989100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Orange County

Out of a total of 837,989 students who are enrolled in schools in Orange County, 133,240 (15.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 704,749 (84.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21,774 (53.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 65,706 (90.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Orange County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds18,680 (46.2%)21,774 (53.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old144,808 (85.7%)24,167 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds180,016 (89.8%)20,366 (10.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds108,564 (89.9%)12,160 (10.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds65,706 (90.9%)6,545 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds97,279 (85.1%)16,980 (14.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds51,748 (75.4%)16,897 (24.6%)
35 Years and over38,008 (72.7%)14,291 (27.3%)
Total704,749 (84.1%)133,240 (15.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Orange County

Business (209,160 | 20.9%), engineering (105,468 | 10.5%), social sciences (98,034 | 9.8%), science & technology (82,052 | 8.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (61,475 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 1,000,332 individuals in Orange County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Orange County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics54,4145.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural61,4756.1%
Physical & Health Sciences26,8112.7%
Psychology51,4885.1%
Social Sciences98,0349.8%
Engineering105,46810.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies10,1191.0%
Science & Technology82,0528.2%
Business209,16020.9%
Education57,9625.8%
Literature & Languages46,0234.6%
Liberal Arts & History48,7814.9%
Visual & Performing Arts45,5214.5%
Communications49,4304.9%
Arts & Humanities53,5945.4%
Total1,000,332100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Orange County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Orange County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Orange County are males with 2 vehicles (347,034, accounting for 40.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (278,221, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Orange County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle16,964 (2.0%)15,027 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle111,320 (13.1%)114,421 (16.3%)
2 Vehicles347,034 (40.8%)278,221 (39.5%)
3 Vehicles198,438 (23.3%)159,602 (22.7%)
4 Vehicles109,087 (12.8%)87,464 (12.4%)
5 or more Vehicles68,529 (8.1%)49,503 (7.0%)
Total851,372 (100.0%)704,238 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Orange County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Orange County are 30 to 34 minutes (224,400 commuters, 16.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (214,738 commuters, 16.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (207,168 commuters, 15.5%).
Commute Time in Orange County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes22,2741.7%
5 to 9 Minutes92,1126.9%
10 to 14 Minutes161,75412.1%
15 to 19 Minutes214,73816.1%
20 to 24 Minutes207,16815.5%
25 to 29 Minutes92,3876.9%
30 to 34 Minutes224,40016.8%
35 to 39 Minutes40,7383.0%
40 to 44 Minutes56,0304.2%
45 to 59 Minutes108,0358.1%
60 to 89 Minutes81,7506.1%
90 or more Minutes34,3642.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Orange County

The most common commute times in Orange County are 30 to 34 minutes (126,455 commuters, 17.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (103,818 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Orange County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes12,255 (1.7%)10,019 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes46,633 (6.3%)45,479 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes81,443 (11.1%)80,311 (13.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes110,920 (15.0%)103,818 (17.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes112,396 (15.2%)94,772 (15.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes50,808 (6.9%)41,579 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes126,455 (17.2%)97,945 (16.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes22,948 (3.1%)17,790 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes33,489 (4.5%)22,541 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes65,979 (8.9%)42,056 (7.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes51,265 (7.0%)30,485 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes22,769 (3.1%)11,595 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Orange County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Orange County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (96,107, 13.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (86,976, 14.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Orange County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM50,332 (6.8%)21,329 (3.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM38,353 (5.2%)14,035 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM38,700 (5.2%)16,361 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM67,506 (9.2%)35,977 (6.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM58,669 (8.0%)48,712 (8.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM96,107 (13.0%)86,976 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM70,340 (9.5%)74,807 (12.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM95,949 (13.0%)81,910 (13.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM43,570 (5.9%)45,509 (7.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM60,746 (8.2%)62,936 (10.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM24,208 (3.3%)26,601 (4.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11,260 (1.5%)11,666 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM45,770 (6.2%)38,389 (6.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM35,850 (4.9%)33,182 (5.6%)
Total737,360 (100.0%)598,390 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Orange County

Occupancy by Ownership in Orange County

Of the total 1,066,286 dwellings in Orange County, owner-occupied units account for 602,959 (56.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 463,327 (43.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Orange County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units602,95956.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units463,32743.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,066,286100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Orange County

Occupancy by Household Size in Orange County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household230,72721.6%
2-Person Household325,89430.6%
3-Person Household188,59017.7%
4+ Person Household321,07530.1%
Total Housing Units1,066,286100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Orange County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Orange County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household113,372 (49.1%)117,355 (50.9%)
2-Person Household196,903 (60.4%)128,991 (39.6%)
3-Person Household108,579 (57.6%)80,011 (42.4%)
4+ Person Household184,105 (57.3%)136,970 (42.7%)
Total Housing Units602,959 (56.6%)463,327 (43.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Orange County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Orange County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School38,542 (36.7%)66,496 (63.3%)
High School Diploma65,660 (44.7%)81,268 (55.3%)
College/Associate Degree162,417 (53.8%)139,706 (46.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher336,340 (65.7%)175,857 (34.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Orange County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Orange County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years171,63416.1%
35 to 44 Years189,36617.8%
45 to 54 Years221,73220.8%
55 to 64 Years213,37620.0%
65 to 74 Years153,43214.4%
75 to 84 Years79,6567.5%
85 Years and Over37,0903.5%
Total1,066,286100.0%

Housing Finances in Orange County

Median Income by Occupancy in Orange County

Median Income by Occupancy in Orange County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied602,959 (56.6%)$140,813
Renter-Occupied463,327 (43.4%)$79,366
Average1,066,286 (100.0%)$109,361

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Orange County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Orange County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010,517 (1.7%)19,172 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9995,832 (1.0%)8,819 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9997,854 (1.3%)16,931 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9996,843 (1.1%)13,250 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9999,061 (1.5%)15,864 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99919,637 (3.3%)30,888 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99931,883 (5.3%)43,157 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99957,031 (9.5%)71,446 (15.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99957,730 (9.6%)62,850 (13.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999116,121 (19.3%)88,613 (19.1%)
$150,000 or more280,450 (46.5%)92,337 (19.9%)
Total602,959 (100.0%)463,327 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Orange County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Orange County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30014,121 (2.3%)3,534 (0.8%)
$300 to $49929,984 (5.0%)7,731 (1.7%)
$500 to $79954,943 (9.1%)7,275 (1.6%)
$800 to $99933,212 (5.5%)6,230 (1.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49956,920 (9.4%)42,955 (9.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99953,791 (8.9%)97,095 (21.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49959,840 (9.9%)122,389 (26.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99964,040 (10.6%)71,629 (15.5%)
$3,000 or more236,108 (39.2%)92,388 (19.9%)
Total602,959 (100.0%)463,327 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Orange County

Housing Structures in Orange County

Housing Structures in Orange County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached538,24050.5%
Single Unit, Attached136,79812.8%
2 Unit Apartments17,6931.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments72,4746.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments65,2016.1%
10 or more Apartments207,37019.5%
Mobile Home / Other28,5102.7%
Total1,066,286100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Orange County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Orange County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached447,505 (83.1%)90,735 (16.9%)
Single Unit, Attached92,107 (67.3%)44,691 (32.7%)
2 Unit Apartments3,171 (17.9%)14,522 (82.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11,081 (15.3%)61,393 (84.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11,863 (18.2%)53,338 (81.8%)
10 or more Apartments16,613 (8.0%)190,757 (92.0%)
Mobile Home / Other20,619 (72.3%)7,891 (27.7%)
Total602,959 (56.6%)463,327 (43.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Orange County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Orange County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,947 (0.5%)29,701 (6.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms26,927 (4.5%)140,506 (30.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms186,555 (30.9%)213,466 (46.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms229,866 (38.1%)60,484 (13.1%)
8 or more Rooms156,664 (26.0%)19,170 (4.1%)
Total602,959 (100.0%)463,327 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Orange County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Orange County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas468,137 (77.6%)259,932 (56.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8,489 (1.4%)7,924 (1.7%)
Electricity108,421 (18.0%)167,075 (36.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene395 (0.1%)195 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke44 (0.0%)181 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7,731 (1.3%)1,473 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used9,742 (1.6%)26,547 (5.7%)
Total602,959 (100.0%)463,327 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Orange County

Household Vehicle Usage in Orange County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13,999 (2.3%)35,515 (7.7%)
1 Vehicle125,594 (20.8%)165,287 (35.7%)
2 Vehicles252,913 (41.9%)178,987 (38.6%)
3 or more Vehicles210,453 (34.9%)83,538 (18.0%)
Total602,959 (100.0%)463,327 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Orange County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Orange County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units189,268413,691
Median Property Value$814,400$881,800
Median Household Income$97,613$222,032
Monthly Housing Costs$804$231,518
Real Estate Taxes$4,222$5,275

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Orange County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Orange County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005,583 (2.9%)3,567 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,955 (3.2%)3,152 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99914,054 (7.4%)8,012 (1.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99916,043 (8.5%)29,638 (7.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99940,283 (21.3%)95,813 (23.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99949,378 (26.1%)126,442 (30.6%)
$1,000,000 or more57,972 (30.6%)147,067 (35.5%)
Total189,268 (100.0%)413,691 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Orange County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Orange County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008,985 (4.8%)4,374 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99914,172 (7.5%)7,364 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99911,214 (5.9%)9,586 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99917,045 (9.0%)8,423 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99924,415 (12.9%)14,838 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99920,744 (11.0%)32,616 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99934,275 (18.1%)36,986 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more58,418 (30.9%)81,846 (19.8%)
Total189,268 (100.0%)413,691 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Orange County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Orange County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x17,258 (9.1%)160,203 (38.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x13,115 (6.9%)23,621 (5.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x16,522 (8.7%)41,796 (10.1%)
4.0x or more139,336 (73.6%)64,370 (15.6%)
Total189,268 (100.0%)413,691 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Orange County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Orange County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80012,822 (6.8%)2,403 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49918,592 (9.8%)7,684 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,499146,902 (77.6%)13,147 (3.2%)
Total189,268 (100.0%)413,691 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Orange County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orange County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orange County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years203,584 (97.5%)5,323 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years496,263 (96.2%)19,421 (3.8%)
19 to 25 Years269,071 (90.2%)29,275 (9.8%)
26 to 34 Years355,332 (88.7%)45,121 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years365,125 (88.7%)46,718 (11.3%)
45 to 54 Years390,615 (90.2%)42,347 (9.8%)
55 to 64 Years384,267 (93.9%)24,878 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years273,258 (98.7%)3,516 (1.3%)
75 Years and older203,743 (99.4%)1,339 (0.6%)
Total2,941,258 (93.1%)217,938 (6.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Orange County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Orange County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born203,584 (97.5%)5,323 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen496,263 (96.2%)19,421 (3.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen269,071 (90.2%)29,275 (9.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Orange County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Orange County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000194,680 (88.7%)24,849 (11.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999277,852 (89.3%)33,185 (10.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999310,171 (89.5%)36,495 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999312,273 (90.4%)33,156 (9.6%)
$100,000 and over1,810,716 (95.3%)88,439 (4.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orange County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orange County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 671,750 (34.4%)140,603 (67.3%)
6 to 18 Years184,959 (35.9%)335,597 (65.1%)
19 to 25 Years68,721 (23.0%)207,453 (69.5%)
25 to 34 Years72,401 (18.1%)293,455 (73.3%)
35 to 44 Years62,051 (15.1%)312,508 (75.9%)
45 to 54 Years67,012 (15.5%)334,502 (77.3%)
55 to 64 Years80,413 (19.7%)317,642 (77.6%)
65 to 74 Years253,029 (91.4%)124,039 (44.8%)
75 Years and over200,349 (97.7%)91,719 (44.7%)
Total1,060,685 (33.6%)2,157,518 (68.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Orange County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Orange County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years773 (0.9%)703 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years13,750 (5.3%)7,985 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years20,556 (5.4%)16,040 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years43,676 (7.0%)43,813 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years21,665 (16.7%)25,695 (17.4%)
75 Years and over36,370 (42.3%)57,191 (48.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Orange County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Orange County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years692 (0.8%)533 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years1,234 (0.5%)1,435 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,754 (0.7%)2,193 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years10,852 (1.7%)7,380 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years9,422 (7.3%)5,598 (3.8%)
75 Years and over18,224 (21.2%)18,958 (15.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Orange County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years305 (0.3%)210 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,709 (0.7%)1,447 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years3,702 (1.0%)2,930 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years8,594 (1.4%)8,085 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,960 (2.3%)3,862 (2.6%)
75 Years and over5,719 (6.6%)9,946 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Orange County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11,037 (4.3%)5,523 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years14,491 (3.8%)9,885 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years14,996 (2.4%)14,552 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years3,843 (3.0%)4,995 (3.4%)
75 Years and over10,181 (11.8%)19,707 (16.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Orange County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,660 (0.6%)1,298 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,611 (0.9%)2,478 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years17,324 (2.8%)21,135 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years10,658 (8.2%)16,891 (11.5%)
75 Years and over21,832 (25.4%)41,863 (35.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Orange County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,444 (1.7%)2,357 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years4,633 (1.2%)2,350 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years6,982 (1.1%)6,613 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,614 (2.8%)5,461 (3.7%)
75 Years and over11,048 (12.8%)22,714 (19.1%)

Technology Access in Orange County

Computing Device Access in Orange County

Computing Device Access in Orange County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop943,97388.5%
Smartphone995,35293.3%
Tablet780,47473.2%
No Computing Device29,7212.8%
Total1,066,286100.0%

Internet Access in Orange County

Internet Access in Orange County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,4720.1%
Broadband Home871,23281.7%
Cellular Data Only99,5339.3%
Satellite Internet81,3427.6%
No Internet66,6966.2%
Total1,066,286100.0%

Orange County Summary

Orange County, California is located in the southern part of the state, and is bordered by Los Angeles County to the north, San Diego County to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is the third most populous county in California, with a population of 3,010,232 as of the 2010 census. The county seat is Santa Ana, and the largest city is Anaheim.

History

Orange County was originally part of Los Angeles County, and was created in 1889. It was named after the orange fruit, which was grown in abundance in the area. The county was originally divided into seven districts, and the first county seat was located in Santa Ana.
In the early 1900s, the county experienced a population boom due to the development of the citrus industry. This led to the development of cities such as Anaheim, Fullerton, and Huntington Beach.
In the 1950s, Orange County experienced a population boom due to the development of the aerospace industry. This led to the development of cities such as Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Mission Viejo.
In the 1970s, Orange County experienced a population boom due to the development of the technology industry. This led to the development of cities such as Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and San Clemente.

Geography

Orange County covers an area of 2,455 square miles, making it the third largest county in California. It is located in the southern part of the state, and is bordered by Los Angeles County to the north, San Diego County to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
The county is divided into 34 cities and towns, and is home to numerous beaches, parks, and other attractions. The Santa Ana Mountains are located in the northern part of the county, and the San Joaquin Hills are located in the southern part.

Economy

Orange County has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries including tourism, technology, manufacturing, finance, and healthcare. The county is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, including Allergan, Broadcom, Ingram Micro, and Western Digital.
The county is also home to several major universities, including the University of California, Irvine, Chapman University, and California State University, Fullerton.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Orange County had a population of 3,010,232. The racial makeup of the county was 57.2% White, 6.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 22.3% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.6% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $71,837, and the median income for a family was $86,845. The per capita income for the county was $35,845.

Conclusion

Orange County, California is a vibrant and diverse county located in the southern part of the state. It has a rich history, diverse geography, and a thriving economy. The county is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, universities, and attractions, and has a population of over 3 million people. The county is diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, and income, and is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Orange County?
Total Population of Orange County is 3,175,227.
What is the Total Male Population of Orange County?
Total Male Population of Orange County is 1,578,013.
What is the Total Female Population of Orange County?
Total Female Population of Orange County is 1,597,214.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Orange County?
There are 98.80 Males per 100 Females in Orange County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Orange County?
There are 101.22 Females per 100 Males in Orange County.
What is the Median Population Age in Orange County?
Median Population Age in Orange County is 38.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Orange County
Average Family Size in Orange County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Orange County
Average Household Size in Orange County is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Orange County?
Per Capita income in Orange County is $50,683.
What is the Median Family Income in Orange County?
Median Family Income in Orange County is $124,132.
What is the Median Household income in Orange County?
Median Household Income in Orange County is $109,361.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Orange County?
Income or Wage Gap in Orange County is 27.7%.
Women in Orange County earn 72.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Orange County?
Family Income Deficit in Orange County is $11,685.
Families that are below poverty line in Orange County earn $11,685 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Orange County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Orange County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Orange County?
There are 1,691,614 People in the Labor Forcein in Orange County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Orange County?
65.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Orange County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Orange County?
Unemployment Rate in Orange County is 5.4%.