CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 524.23
California · Orange County · 5,944 residents · 1.464 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1943highest home value in the US$1,288,800TRACT SHAPE · Orange County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 524.23 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,141. Population has grown 15% since 2020. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $1,288,800. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,288,800, the poverty rate sits 120% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,944
+15%since 2020
from 5,156 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,060 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 3,522 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+1%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$119,141
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $94,596 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,264
+11%since 2020
from $52,342 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
+27%since 2020
from 0.431 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
Information14.4%
Other services8.4%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Public administration3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,288,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $838,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,630
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,930 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
62.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.8
+22%since 2020
from 8.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(2,662)
Black2.7%(139)
Hispanic / Latino21%(1,084)
Asian19.5%(1,003)
Other5.2%(268)
Diversity Score81%(4,176)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(1,912)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(1,766)
Asian33.7%(2,002)
Other4.1%(246)
Diversity Score86.6%(5,150)
Diversity Score
87
+7%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.9 min
+1%since 2020
from 26.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
48.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
37.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% 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 5,944 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 $119,141 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 $1,288,800, and the typical rent is about $2,630 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.4% 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 27.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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