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Orange

California · 139,911 residents · 25.667 sq mi
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Orange is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,605. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $680,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139,911
+9%since 2000
from 128,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,451 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 5,019 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+11%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
108K117K125K134K143K1990201020202024Orange
2024138K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,605
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,994 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,824
+72%since 2000
from $24,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$680,300
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,857
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $884 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+68%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(55,330)
Black1.6%(2,221)
Hispanic / Latino41.2%(57,575)
Asian12.9%(18,058)
Other4.2%(5,896)
Diversity Score81.4%(113,931)
Diversity Score
81
+15%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
22.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange, California?

Orange, California has about 139,911 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orange, California?

The typical household in Orange, California earns about $96,605 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 $680,300, and the typical rent is about $1,857 a month.

How educated are people in Orange, California?

About 38.9% 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 10.3% of people in Orange, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orange, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Orange, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,253 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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