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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Orange

California · 110,658 residents · 25.667 sq mi
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Orange is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,539. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $247,700. Households here earn about 30% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

110,658
−14%vs 2000
vs 128,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,311 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 5,019 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 33.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
108K117K125K134K143K1990201020202024Orange
2024138K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,539
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,994 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,064
−22%vs 2000
vs $24,294 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$247,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $247,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$766
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $884 in 2000
US average: $450
61.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
38.7% rent
5.3
+27%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(70,292)
Black1.4%(1,798)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(41,434)
Asian9.2%(11,898)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.9%(91,392)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(92,040)
Black1.5%(1,609)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(24,782)
Asian7.8%(8,604)
Other7.6%(8,405)
Diversity Score62.1%(68,703)
62
−12%vs 2000
vs 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Orange, California?

Orange, California has about 110,658 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Orange, California?

The typical household in Orange, California earns about $46,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orange, California expensive?

In Orange, California, the median home is worth about $247,700, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Orange, California?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Orange, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orange, California?

About 8.0% of people in Orange, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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