CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 872
California · Orange County · 7,547 residents · 0.832 sq mi
Notable rankings
#320highest population in CA7,547TRACT SHAPE · Orange County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 872 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,196. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $715,300.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
7,547
−4%since 2020
from 7,862 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,071 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 9,450 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+16%since 2020
from 37.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$97,196
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,154 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,036
+28%since 2020
from $30,385 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+2%since 2020
from 0.447 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
Wholesale trade9.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
Other services2.2%
Public administration1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$715,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $549,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,091
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,687 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
62.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
−11%since 2020
from 8.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.1%(1,813)
Black1.6%(122)
Hispanic / Latino59.2%(4,656)
Asian15.1%(1,186)
Other1.1%(85)
Diversity Score71.6%(5,631)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(1,316)
Black1.4%(105)
Hispanic / Latino61.5%(4,642)
Asian17.8%(1,340)
Other1.9%(144)
Diversity Score69.9%(5,275)
Diversity Score
70
−2%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.9 min
−3%since 2020
from 22.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
40.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% 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 7,547 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 $97,196 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 $715,300, and the typical rent is about $2,091 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.4% 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 13.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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