CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 218.28
California · Orange County · 4,125 residents · 2.05 sq mi
Notable rankings
#85lowest low poverty in CA#1363 US1.2%#131highest broadband in CA#773 US100.0%#319highest rent in CA#675 US$3,501#291lowest low rent burden in CA19.8%TRACT SHAPE · Orange County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 218.28 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $197,315. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,197,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Orange County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,125
−5%since 2020
from 4,350 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,012 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 2,122 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−7%since 2020
from 47.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$197,315
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $182,308 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,644
+6%since 2020
from $70,456 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−1%since 2020
from 0.395 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.6%
Wholesale trade9.4%
Public administration8.4%
Information7.3%
Retail trade6.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Construction1.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,197,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $892,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+24%since 2020
from 4.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(2,106)
Black1.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(1,026)
Asian24.3%(1,057)
Other2.4%(103)
Diversity Score81.3%(3,535)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(1,843)
Black1.7%(70)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(647)
Asian31.1%(1,283)
Other6.8%(282)
Diversity Score84.3%(3,476)
Diversity Score
84
+4%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.8 min
+10%since 2020
from 34.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
53.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
24.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $197,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $1,197,700, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 54.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 1.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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