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Irvine

California · 307,670 residents · 65.613 sq mi
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Irvine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,318. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 164,598 residents. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $861,700. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307,670
+115%since 2000
from 143,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,689 / sq mi
+115%since 2000
from 2,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+4%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
90K151K211K271K332K1990201020202024Irvine
2024312K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,318
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,057 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,138
+59%since 2000
from $32,196 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$861,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,425
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,272 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
55.3% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+90%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57%(81,613)
Black1.4%(1,977)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(10,539)
Asian29.7%(42,506)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.5%(96,625)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(106,056)
Black2.2%(6,646)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(35,855)
Asian45.4%(139,725)
Other6.1%(18,869)
Diversity Score82%(252,276)
Diversity Score
82
+21%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
39.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irvine, California?

Irvine, California has about 307,670 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irvine, California?

The typical household in Irvine, California earns about $108,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irvine, California expensive?

In Irvine, California, the median home is worth about $861,700, and the typical rent is about $2,425 a month.

How educated are people in Irvine, California?

About 69.5% of adults age 25 and over in Irvine, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irvine, California?

About 12.6% of people in Irvine, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irvine, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Irvine, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 197,340 residents, a change of about 179 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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