CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 524.39
California · Orange County · 13,687 residents · 5.799 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest rent in CA#5 US$3,501#14highest population in CA#114 US13,687#413highest WFH in CA#1790 US38.8%#427highest education in CA76.5%TRACT SHAPE · Orange County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 524.39 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $174,088. The census tract has more than doubled in size since 2020, adding 8,827 residents. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,401,700. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% more than the Orange County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% 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
13,687
+182%since 2020
from 4,860 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,360 / sq mi
+182%since 2020
from 838 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
−4%since 2020
from 33.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202414K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$174,088
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $143,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,838
+10%since 2020
from $62,651 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
−9%since 2020
from 0.513 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
Information11%
Other services10.1%
Public administration7.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,401,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,044,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $3,281 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
+10%since 2020
from 7.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(1,581)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(162)
Asian60%(2,915)
Other4.2%(202)
Diversity Score66.4%(3,229)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(3,585)
Black0.6%(87)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,363)
Asian56.8%(7,769)
Other6.5%(883)
Diversity Score74.4%(10,181)
Diversity Score
74
+12%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
76.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.7 min
−23%since 2020
from 36.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Female
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Foreign born
44.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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 13,687 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 $174,088 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 $1,401,700, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 76.5% 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 11.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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