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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Orange County

California · 2,410,556 residents · 792.861 sq mi
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Orange County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,922. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 435,733 residents. Median home value is $250,300. Households here earn about 28% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,410,556
−15%vs 2000
vs 2,846,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,040 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 3,590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.5
−5%vs 2000
vs 33.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.3M2.6M2.8M3.0M3.3M1990201020202024Orange County
20243.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,922
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,820 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,890
−23%vs 2000
vs $25,826 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $253,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $923 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.4% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+27%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(1,458,978)
Black1.5%(42,639)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(875,579)
Asian13.5%(383,810)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.1%(2,136,993)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,896,724)
Black1.7%(41,632)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(556,957)
Asian10.4%(250,136)
Other9.2%(222,064)
Diversity Score67.9%(1,637,200)
Diversity Score
68
−10%vs 2000
vs 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Orange County

San Diego County
Pop 3,282,248
King County
Pop 2,344,939
Riverside County
Pop 2,544,916
Kings County
Pop 2,653,963
Places similar to Orange County
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Compare Orange County to nearby counties

ORANGE COUNTY VS
Los Angeles County
Income$90,112+96%
Home value$834,200+233%
Population9,694,934+208%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
San Diego County
Income$106,268+131%
Home value$854,700+241%
Population3,282,248+4%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
Ventura County
Income$109,797+139%
Home value$822,700+229%
Population830,851−74%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
Riverside County
Income$93,074+103%
Home value$557,300+123%
Population2,544,916−19%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange County, California?

Orange County, California has about 2,410,556 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Orange County, California?

The typical household in Orange County, California earns about $45,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orange County, California expensive?

In Orange County, California, the median home is worth about $250,300, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Orange County, California?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Orange County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orange County, California?

About 8.5% of people in Orange County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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