Orange, CA

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Population

140,289

0.264% growth

Median Age

35.2


Median Household Income

$83,500

5.44% growth

Poverty Rate

12.5%


Number of Employees

69,799

1.86% growth

Median Property Value

$604,300

6.8% growth

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Orange, CA had a population of 140k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $83,500. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Orange, CA grew from 139,919 to 140,289, a 0.264% increase and its median household income grew from $79,192 to $83,500, a 5.44% increase.

The population of Orange, CA is 45% White Alone, 39.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.5% Asian Alone. 40.5% of the people in Orange, CA speak a non-English language, and 87.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orange, CA are Santiago Canyon College (2,783 degrees awarded in 2016), Chapman University (2,313 degrees), and Career Networks Institute (327 degrees).

The median property value in Orange, CA is $604,300, and the homeownership rate is 57%. Most people in Orange, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Orange, CA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Orange, CA employs 69.8k people. The largest industries in Orange, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,029 people), Manufacturing (7,930 people), and Retail Trade (7,198 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($93,125), Public Administration ($75,187), and Information ($68,684).

Median household income in Orange, CA is $83,500. Males in Orange, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Orange, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$83,500

2017 value

± $2,695

5.44%

1 Year Growth

± 3.95%

Households in Orange, CA have a median annual income of $83,500, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $79,192 in 2016, which represents a 5.44% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in Orange, CA made 1.26 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Orange, CA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Orange, CA by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 219.12

  2. Census Tract 219.17

  3. Census Tract 758.14

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orange, CA was Census Tract 219.12 with a value of $146,458, followed by Census Tract 219.17 and Census Tract 758.14, with respective values of $117,500 and $100,767.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orange, CA (16.7k out of 134k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    10,767 ± 929

  2. Hispanic

    8,632 ± 775

  3. Other

    3,445 ± 510

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orange, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

69.8k

2017 Value

± 1,898

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 3.84%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Orange, CA grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 68.5k employees to 69.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orange, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,573 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,077 people), and Management Occupations (8,044 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orange, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Orange, CA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,573 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,077 people), and Management Occupations (8,044 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Orange, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.29 times higher than expected), Legal Occupations (1.26 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.24 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Orange, CA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($95,170), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($94,196), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($86,250).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69.8k

2017 Value

± 1,898

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 3.84%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Orange, CA grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 68.5k employees to 69.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orange, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,029 people), Manufacturing (7,930 people), and Retail Trade (7,198 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orange, CA, though some of these residents may live in Orange, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Orange, CA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,029 people), Manufacturing (7,930 people), and Retail Trade (7,198 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Orange, CA has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.32 times higher than expected), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.27 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.24 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Orange, CA, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($93,125), Public Administration ($75,187), and Information ($68,684).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Electronics

    $196B

  2. Mixed freight

    $157B

  3. Gasoline

    $127B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $196B, followed by Mixed freight with $157B and Gasoline and $127B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.54T

2015 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

61.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound California trade was $1.54T. This is expected to increase 61.2% to $2.48T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Texas

    $63.1B

  2. Arizona

    $42.2B

  3. Washington

    $31.2B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $63.1B, followed by Arizona with $42.2B and Washington and $31.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

89% of the population of Orange, CA has health coverage, with 53.5% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 9.16% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.618% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Orange, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Orange, CA see 1281 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1281 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1214 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 324 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,281 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,281 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,281 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

11%

Uninsured

53.5%

Employer Coverage

15.3%

Medicaid

9.16%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.618%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orange, CA declined by 16.8% from 13.2% to 11%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Orange, CA is home to a population of 140k people, from which 87.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 23.9% of Orange, CA residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Orange, CA is composed of 63.1k White Alone residents (45%), 55.3k Hispanic or Latino residents (39.4%), 16.1k Asian Alone residents (11.5%), 3.15k Two or More Races residents (2.25%), 2.03k Black or African American Alone residents (1.44%), 292 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.208%), 136 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0969%), and 111 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0791%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Orange, CA are Spanish or Spanish Creole (36,615 speakers), Vietnamese (3,423 speakers), and Tagalog (2,283 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

30

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

45

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2017, the median age of all people in Orange, CA was 35.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 30, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Orange, CA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Orange, CA residents was 35.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

23.9%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

24%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 23.9% of Orange, CA residents were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orange, CA was 24%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Orange, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 Orange, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

87.2%

2017 Citizenship

87.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 87.2% of Orange, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Orange, CA was 87.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    63.1k ± 1.58k

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    55.3k ± 3.01k

  3. Asian Alone

    16.1k ± 1.17k

In 2017, there were 1.14 times more White Alone residents (63.1k people) in Orange, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55.3k Hispanic or Latino and 16.1k Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Orange, CA as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    36,615 speakers (27.9%)

  2. Vietnamese

    3,423 speakers (2.61%)

  3. Tagalog

    2,283 speakers (1.74%)

40.5% of Orange, CA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Orange, CA was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 27.9% of the overall population of Orange, CA are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 2.61% speak Vietnamese and 1.74% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,758 ± 257

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    643 ± 173

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    606 ± 170

Orange, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.73 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Orange, CA awarded 5,522 degrees. The student population of Orange, CA is skewed towards men, with 11,091 male students and 10,398 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orange, CA are White (2,507 and 46.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,533 and 28.6%), Asian (626 and 11.7%), and Two or More Races (308 and 5.74%).

The largest universities in Orange, CA by number of degrees awarded are Santiago Canyon College (2,783 and 50.4%), Chapman University (2,313 and 41.9%), and Career Networks Institute (327 and 5.92%).

The most popular majors in Orange, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,126 and 20.4%), General Business Administration & Management (679 and 12.3%), and Humanistic Studies (529 and 9.58%).

The median tuition costs in Orange, CA are $48,310 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Humanistic Studies

    529 degrees awarded

  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    264 degrees awarded

  3. Biological & Physical Sciences

    214 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Orange, CA was Humanistic Studies with 529 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Orange, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Santiago Canyon College

    2,783 degrees awarded

  2. Chapman University

    2,313 degrees awarded

  3. Career Networks Institute

    327 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$48,310

Median Private

In 2016, the Orange, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Santiago Canyon College with 2,783 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,319

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,203

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 2,319 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orange, CA, which is 0.724 times less than the 3,203 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Orange, CA by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    2,507 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    1,533 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    626 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Orange, CA were to White students. These 2,507 degrees mean that there were 1.64 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,533 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Orange, CA was $604,300 in 2017, which is 2.78 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $565,800 to $604,300, a 6.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Orange, CA is 57%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Orange, CA have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Orange, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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

$83,500

Median Household Income

± $2,695

42.6k

Number of Households

± 1,313

In 2017, the median household income of the 42.6k households in Orange, CA grew to $83,500 from the previous year's value of $79,192.

The following chart displays the households in Orange, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$604,300

2017 Median

± $8,024

$565,800

2016 Median

± $8,997

In 2017, the median property value in Orange, CA grew to to $604,300 from the previous year's value of $565,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Orange, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orange, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Orange, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orange, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

57%

2017 Homeownership

57.1%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 57% of the housing units in Orange, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Orange, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Orange, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orange, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orange, CA have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Orange, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    80.3%

  2. Carpooled

    9.01%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.4%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Orange, CA was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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