Orange County, CA

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Population

3.19M

0.139% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kamala Harris

Democratic Party

Median Age

38.3

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Median Household Income

$89,759

4.11% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$709,800

4.47% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

1.61M

0.386% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Orange County, CA had a population of 3.19M people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $89,759. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Orange County, CA declined from 3.19M to 3.19M, a -0.139% decrease and its median household income grew from $86,217 to $89,759, a 4.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orange County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (39.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (20.7%), White (Hispanic) (20.5%), Other (Hispanic) (11.6%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%). 45.5% of the people in Orange County, CA speak a non-English language, and 87% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orange County, CA are California State University-Fullerton (10,839 degrees awarded in 2017), University of California-Irvine (9,604 degrees), and Santa Ana College (4,652 degrees).

The median property value in Orange County, CA is $709,800, and the homeownership rate is 57.4%. Most people in Orange County, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Orange County, CA is 2 cars per household.

Orange County, CA borders Los Angeles County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, and San Diego County, CA.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for California. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.3%), followed by Other (6.71%). The most partisan county was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris 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.

Orange County, CA is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results not available for Orange County, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.3%)
Republican Party
Other (6.71%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.3%), followed by Other (6.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of California.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for California

50.9% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in California

San Francisco County, CA
85% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Alameda County, CA
78.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Marin County, CA
78.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in California was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in California colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 4, 1992

Kamala Harris

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris 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, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 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 Orange County, CA have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Orange County, CA is home to a population of 3.19M people, from which 87% are citizens. As of 2018, 30% of Orange County, CA residents were born outside of the country (955k people).

In 2018, there were 1.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.27M people) in Orange County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 660k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 652k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Orange County, CA are Spanish (743,568 speakers), Vietnamese (193,206 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (88,191 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orange County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.27M ± 3.08k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
660k ± 5.64k
White (Hispanic)
652k ± 16.8k

34.2%

Hispanic Population

1.09M people

34.2% of the people in Orange County, CA are hispanic (1.09M people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
743,568 speakers (24.8%)
Vietnamese
193,206 speakers (6.44%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
88,191 speakers (2.94%)

45.5% of Orange County, CA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Orange County, CA was Spanish. 24.8% of the overall population of Orange County, CA are native Spanish speakers. 6.44% speak Vietnamese and 2.94% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

30%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

955k people

29.9%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

955k people

As of 2018, 30% of Orange County, CA residents (955k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orange County, CA was 29.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.4

In 2018, the median age of all people in Orange County, CA was 38.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 31, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Orange County, CA are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Orange County, CA residents was 38.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,032,642 ± 46,722 people
Philippines
840,765 ± 22,271 people
China
696,409 ± 20,307 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,032,642 California residents, followed by Philippines with 840,765 and China with 696,409.

Citizenship

87%

2018 Citizenship

86.5%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 87% of Orange County, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Orange County, CA was 86.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
38,507 ± 2,756
Gulf War (2001-)
17,883 ± 2,704
Gulf War (1990s)
11,990 ± 2,232

Orange County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Orange County, CA is $89,759. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Orange County, CA was Census Tract 626.43 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 423.28 and Census Tract 320.46, with respective values of $210,625 and $210,300.

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,298. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.499, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Orange County, CA employs 1.61M people. The largest industries in Orange County, CA are Manufacturing (187,221 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (180,231 people), and Retail Trade (169,352 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($100,457), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($98,901), and Finance & Insurance ($76,341).

Wages

Median Household Income

$89,759

2018 value

± $1,823

4.11%

1 Year Growth

± 2.43%

Households in Orange County, CA have a median annual income of $89,759, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $86,217 in 2017, which represents a 4.11% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Orange County, CA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$78,575

Average Male Salary in California

± $755

$62,298

Average Female Salary in California

± $633

In 2018, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in California

Asian
$73,860 ± $1,174
White
$65,115 ± $611
Two or More Races
$54,912 ± $1,843

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in California.

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

Wage Distribution

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

0.499

2018 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2017 Wage GINI in California

In 2018, the income inequality in California was 0.499 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.324% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 626.43
Census Tract 423.28
Census Tract 320.46

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orange County, CA was Census Tract 626.43 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 423.28 and Census Tract 320.46, with respective values of $210,625 and $210,300.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orange County, CA (360k out of 3.13M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
193,278 ± 3,452
Hispanic
174,358 ± 3,270
Asian
74,665 ± 2,072

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.61M

2018 Value

± 21,809

0.386%

1 Year growth

± 1.89%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Orange County, CA grew at a rate of 0.386%, from 1.61M employees to 1.61M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orange County, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (199,560 people), Management Occupations (194,470 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (181,374 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orange County, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Orange County, CA, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (199,560 people), Management Occupations (194,470 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (181,374 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Orange County, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.54 times higher than expected), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.35 times), and Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.31 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Orange County, CA, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($101,926), Legal Occupations ($101,171), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($93,964).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.61M

2018 Value

± 21,809

0.386%

1 Year growth

± 1.89%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Orange County, CA grew at a rate of 0.386%, from 1.61M employees to 1.61M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orange County, CA, are Manufacturing (187,221 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (180,231 people), and Retail Trade (169,352 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orange County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Orange County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Orange County, CA, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (187,221 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (180,231 people), and Retail Trade (169,352 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Orange County, CA has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.59 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.39 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.36 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Orange County, CA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($100,457), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($98,901), and Finance & Insurance ($76,341).

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

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

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$1.54T

2015 Value in California

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value in California

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.

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

Texas
$63.1B
Arizona
$42.2B
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).

Education

In 2017, universities in Orange County, CA awarded 72,338 degrees. The student population of Orange County, CA is skewed towards women, with 142,905 male students and 152,729 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orange County, CA are White (21,758 and 32%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21,671 and 31.9%), Asian (14,301 and 21%), and Unknown (4,066 and 5.98%).

The largest universities in Orange County, CA by number of degrees awarded are California State University-Fullerton (10,839 and 15%), University of California-Irvine (9,604 and 13.3%), and Santa Ana College (4,652 and 6.43%).

The most popular majors in Orange County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (11,289 and 15.6%), General Business Administration & Management (9,632 and 13.3%), and General Psychology (2,138 and 2.96%).

The median tuition costs in Orange County, CA are $22,100 for private four year colleges, and $3,423 and $12,783 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
4,740 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
1,223 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
1,218 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Orange County, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 4,740 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

California State University-Fullerton
10,839 degrees awarded
University of California-Irvine
9,604 degrees awarded
Santa Ana College
4,652 degrees awarded

$3,423

Median In-State Public

$22,100

Median Private

In 2017, the Orange County, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was California State University-Fullerton with 10,839 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

31,751

Degrees Awarded to Men

40,587

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 31,751 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orange County, CA, which is 0.782 times less than the 40,587 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
21,758 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21,671 degrees awarded
Asian
14,301 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Orange County, CA were to White students. These 21,758 degrees mean that there were 1 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 21,671 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Orange County, CA was $709,800 in 2018, which is 3.09 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $679,400 to $709,800, a 4.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Orange County, CA is 57.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Orange County, CA have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Orange County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$709,800

2018 Median

± $4,597

$679,400

2017 Median

± $5,443

In 2018, the median property value in Orange County, CA grew to to $709,800 from the previous year's value of $679,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Orange County, 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 County, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

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

$89,759

Median Household Income

± $1,823

1.04M

Number of Households

± 15,467

In 2018, the median household income of the 1.04M households in Orange County, CA grew to $89,759 from the previous year's value of $86,217.

The following chart displays the households in Orange County, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

57.4%

2018 Homeownership

57.4%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 57.4% of the housing units in Orange County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.4%.

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

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orange County, CA have a longer commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.04% of the workforce in Orange County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
78.2%
Carpooled
9.44%
Worked At Home
6.71%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Orange County, CA was Drove Alone (78.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.44%) and those who Worked At Home (6.71%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

92.6% of the population of Orange County, CA has health coverage, with 48.9% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.705% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see 1053 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.284% decrease from the previous year (1056 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 923 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 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

1,053 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orange County, CA

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see an average of 1,053 patients per year. This represents a 0.284% decrease from the previous year (1,056 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in California

$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.

Health Care Coverage

7.43%

Uninsured

48.9%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

0.705%

Military or VA

Between N/A and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orange County, CA N/A by N/A from N/A% to 7.43%.

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