Irvine, CA

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US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.9

0.296% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.7%

6.43% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$129,647

5.45% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$1.12M

8.75% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

156,021

2.98% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Irvine, CA had a population of N/A people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $129,647. Between N/A and N/A the population of Irvine, CA N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $122,948 to $129,647, a 5.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Irvine, CA are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (43.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.37%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.86%), and White (Hispanic) (3.34%).

None of the households in Irvine, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

81.5% of the residents in Irvine, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Irvine, CA are University of California-Irvine (11,677 degrees awarded in 2023), Irvine Valley College (5,550 degrees), and University of Massachusetts Global (2,868 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Irvine, CA was $1.12M, and the homeownership rate was 43.8%.

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Population & Diversity

Irvine, CA is home to a population of N/A people, from which 81.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 39.2% of Irvine, CA residents were born outside of the country (121k people).

In 2023, there were 1.24 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in Irvine, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 109k White (Non-Hispanic) and 19.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

81.5%

2023 Citizenship

80.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 81.5% of Irvine, CA residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Irvine, CA was 80.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Irvine, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Irvine, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
135k ± 4k
White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 4.07k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
19.6k ± 2.03k

11.3%

Hispanic Population

34.9k people

11.3% of the people in Irvine, CA are hispanic (34.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Irvine, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

39.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

121k people

39.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

120k people

As of 2023, 39.2% of Irvine, CA residents (121k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Irvine, CA was 39.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Irvine, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,452 ± 596
Vietnam
1,364 ± 267
Gulf War (1990s)
677 ± 256

Irvine, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Irvine, CA employs 156k people. The largest industries in Irvine, CA are , and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($144,444), Utilities ($137,222), and Manufacturing ($120,211).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

156k

2023 Value

± 3,942

2.98%

1 Year growth

± 3.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Irvine, CA grew at a rate of 2.98%, from 152k employees to 156k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Irvine, CA, are Management Occupations (25,480 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (17,140 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (16,923 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Irvine, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

156k

2023 Value

± 3,942

2.98%

1 Year growth

± 3.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Irvine, CA grew at a rate of 2.98%, from 152k employees to 156k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Irvine, CA, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Irvine, CA, though some of these residents may live in Irvine, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$97,880

Median earning men ± $5,411

$61,583

Median earning women ± $2,480

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($135,453), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($118,521), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($118,432).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($97,014), Manufacturing ($88,415), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,726).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Irvine, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Irvine, CA awarded 22,851 degrees. The student population of Irvine, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 30,953 male students and 39,347 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Irvine, CA are Asian (6,158 and 31.1%), followed by White (5,984 and 30.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4,712 and 23.8%), and Two or More Races (1,062 and 5.36%).

The largest universities in Irvine, CA by number of degrees awarded are University of California-Irvine (11,677 and 51.1%), Irvine Valley College (5,550 and 24.3%), and University of Massachusetts Global (2,868 and 12.6%).

The most popular majors in Irvine, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,677 and 11.7%), General Business Administration & Management (1,791 and 7.84%), and General Biological Sciences (811 and 3.55%).

The median tuition costs in Irvine, CA are $40,510 for private four year colleges, and $11,917 and $27,306 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Irvine, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 26.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 70,300 (44% men and 56% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 70,300 students enrolled in Irvine, CA, 44% men and 56% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 17,961 records, of which 54.1% were women and 45.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
784 degrees awarded
General Psychology
608 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
872 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Irvine, CA was General Biological Sciences with 784 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Irvine, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of California-Irvine
11,677 degrees awarded
Irvine Valley College
5,550 degrees awarded
University of Massachusetts Global
2,868 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of California-Irvine with 11,677 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 9,884 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Irvine, CA, which is 0.762 times less than the 12,967 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 6,158 degrees mean that there were 1.03 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 5,984 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,510) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,462) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,249) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Irvine, CA was $1.12M in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $1.03M to $1.12M, a 8.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Irvine, CA is 43.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Irvine, CA is $129,647. In N/A, the place with the highest median household income in Irvine, CA was Census Tract 626.31 with a value of $207,554, followed by Census Tract 525.28 and Census Tract 626.29, with respective values of $185,377 and $184,375.

Housing

Property

$1.12M

Median Property Value 2023

±$16,095

$49,073

Median Property Taxes

±$1,779

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Irvine, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Irvine, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

43.8%

Homeownership

2023

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 43.8% of the housing units in Irvine, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Irvine, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 626.31
Census Tract 525.28
Census Tract 626.29

In N/A, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Irvine, CA was Census Tract 626.31 with a value of $207,554, followed by Census Tract 525.28 and Census Tract 626.29, with respective values of $185,377 and $184,375.

The following map shows all of the places in Irvine, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$129,647

Median Household Income

± $4,045

112k

Number of Households

± 3,239

In 2023, the median household income of the 112k households in Irvine, CA grew to $129,647 from the previous year's value of $122,948.

The following chart displays the households in Irvine, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Irvine, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Irvine, CA N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Irvine, CA have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Irvine, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Irvine, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Irvine, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Irvine, CA have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Irvine, CA (34.6k out of 296k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Irvine, CA is Asian, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

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The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

95.8% of the population of Irvine, CA has health coverage, with 58.3% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 7.26% on Medicare, 19.3% on non-group plans, and 0.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see 995 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year (999 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 827 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Orange County, CA.

995 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orange County, CA

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see an average of 995 patients per year. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year (999 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Orange County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 28.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.16%

Uninsured

58.3%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

7.26%

Medicare

19.3%

Non-Group

0.42%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Irvine, CA declined by 3.49% from 4.31% to 4.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Irvine, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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