CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 524.22
California · Orange County · 12,295 residents · 2.589 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Orange County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 524.22 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,101,000. Households here earn about 31% more than the Orange County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% 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
12,295
+15%since 2020
from 10,693 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,749 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 4,130 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+2%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202412K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$151,884
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $124,741 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,553
+20%since 2020
from $53,603 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
Information11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Other services7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Public administration4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Education & health services1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,101,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $782,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,831
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,342 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
+16%since 2020
from 6.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(4,674)
Black8.1%(866)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,417)
Asian28.8%(3,077)
Other6.2%(659)
Diversity Score87.3%(9,332)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41%(5,043)
Black8.7%(1,066)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(1,800)
Asian27.8%(3,417)
Other7.9%(969)
Diversity Score89.9%(11,056)
Diversity Score
90
+3%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.3 min
+10%since 2020
from 24.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
49.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
31.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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 12,295 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 $151,884 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 $1,101,000, and the typical rent is about $2,831 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.9% 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 7.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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