Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA

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2023 Population

160,889

0.518% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.3

2.78% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.7%

1.09% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$84,420

3.38% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$674,000

5.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

73,649

1.17% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA had a population of 161k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $84,420. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA declined from 161,726 to 160,889, a −0.518% decrease and its median household income grew from $81,656 to $84,420, a 3.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA are Other (Hispanic) (55.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (14.8%), White (Hispanic) (11.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.11%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.89%).

78.1% of the households in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, 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.

76.2% of the residents in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA are North-West College-Anaheim (484367) (173 degrees awarded in 2022), Trinity Law School (86 degrees), and American Institute of Massage Therapy (50 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was $674,000, and the homeownership rate was 39.1%.

Most people in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA borders Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (West) PUMA, CA, Orange County (Central)--Costa Mesa & Fountain Valley Cities PUMA, CA, Orange County (Central)--Orange & Villa Park Cities PUMA, CA, and Orange County (Central)--Irvine (Northwest) & Tustin Cities PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA is home to a population of 161k people, from which 76.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 38.9% of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (62.6k people).

In 2023, there were 3.73 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (88.6k people) in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.8k Two+ (Hispanic) and 17.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA are Spanish (110,628 households), Vietnamese (3,074 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (954 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,708

Women

48.1%

83,991

Men

51.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 161,699 inhabitants, with 51.9% men, and 48.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

76.2%

2023 Citizenship

76.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 76.2% of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was 76.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA

Other (Hispanic)
88.6k ± 3.53k
Two+ (Hispanic)
23.8k ± 2.61k
White (Hispanic)
17.8k ± 2.58k

82.7%

Hispanic Population

133k people

82.7% of the people in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA are hispanic (133k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
48,925 ± 4,535 people
Vietnam
2,435 ± 1,202 people
El Salvador
2,393 ± 1,192 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 48,925 Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA residents, followed by Vietnam with 2,435 and El Salvador with 2,393.

Foreign-Born Population

38.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

62.6k people

39%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

63.1k people

As of 2023, 38.9% of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA residents (62.6k 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 Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was 39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
110,628 households (72.5%)
Vietnamese
3,074 households (2.01%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
954 households (0.625%)

78.1% of the households in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was Spanish. 72.5% of the households in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
545 ± 161
Gulf War (1990s)
357 ± 180
Gulf War (2001-)
349 ± 113

Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA employs 73.6k people. The largest industries in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA are Restaurants & Food Services (7,906 people), Construction (5,861 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,180 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($188,049), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($147,348), and Offices of other health practitioners ($145,488).

Males in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,499. The income inequality in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,374

Women

41.8%

46,536

Men

58.2%

The workforce of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA in 2020 was 79,910 people, with 41.8% woman, and 58.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

73.6k

2022 Value

−1.17%

1 Year decline

± −1.17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −1.17%, from 74.5k employees to 73.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA, are Cooks (2,621 people), Janitors & building cleaners (2,576 people), and Cashiers (2,563 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

73.6k

2022 Value

−1.17%

1 Year decline

± −1.17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −1.17%, from 74.5k employees to 73.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,906 people), Construction (5,861 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,180 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,077

Median earning men ± $1,330

$31,985

Median earning women ± $758

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($67,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,639), and Information ($49,064).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($77,768), Construction ($51,058), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,539).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, 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

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

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 2022, universities in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA awarded 338 degrees. The student population of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 181 male students and 615 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (107 and 31.8%), followed by White (88 and 26.1%), Asian (57 and 16.9%), and Two or More Races (39 and 11.6%).

The largest universities in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are North-West College-Anaheim (484367) (173 and 51.2%), Trinity Law School (86 and 25.4%), and American Institute of Massage Therapy (50 and 14.8%).

The most popular majors in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA are Medical Assistant (82 and 24.3%), Massage Therapy (56 and 16.6%), and Pre-Law Studies (46 and 13.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2014 in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 67.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 796 (22.7% men and 77.3% 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

In 2022 there were 796 students enrolled in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA, 22.7% men and 77.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 237 records, of which 81% were women and 19% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Pharmacy Technician
23 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
19 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
82 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was Pharmacy Technician with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

North-West College-Anaheim (484367)
173 degrees awarded
Trinity Law School
86 degrees awarded
American Institute of Massage Therapy
50 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North-West College-Anaheim (484367) with 173 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 65 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA, which is 0.238 times less than the 273 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 107 degrees mean that there were 1.22 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 88 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 3.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 5.35% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.2k), Primary Education (28.6k), and Secondary Education (28.4k).

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 Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was $674,000 in 2023, which is 2.22 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $640,700 to $674,000, a 5.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA is 39.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA is $84,420. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was Santa Clara County (Southwest)--Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $229,111, followed by Santa Clara County (Northwest)--Palo Alto City & Los Altos Hills Town PUMA, CA and Contra Costa County (South)--San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $210,275 and $208,750.

Housing

Property

$674,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,517

$16,205

Median Property Taxes

±$905

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 Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

39.1%

Homeownership

2023

73.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 39.1% of the housing units in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was Santa Clara County (Southwest)--Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $229,111, followed by Santa Clara County (Northwest)--Palo Alto City & Los Altos Hills Town PUMA, CA and Contra Costa County (South)--San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $210,275 and $208,750.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, 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.

$84,420

Median Household Income

± $3,018

41.5k

Number of Households

± 1,571

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.5k households in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA grew to $84,420 from the previous year's value of $81,656.

The following chart displays the households in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.419

2022 Wage GINI in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA

In 2022, the income inequality in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.624% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (70.8%)
Carpooled (13.2%)
Worked At Home (8.66%)

In 2023, 70.8% of workers in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.2%) and those who worked at home (8.66%).

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

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% of the workforce in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, 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 (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA (20k out of 158k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

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.

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.

Health

86.3% of the population of Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 37.2% on employee plans, 36.1% on Medicaid, 6.38% on Medicare, 6.24% on non-group plans, and 0.468% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1234 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.484% decrease from the previous year (1240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1102 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 236 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,234 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,234 patients per year. This represents a 0.484% decrease from the previous year (1,240 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.7%

Uninsured

37.2%

Employer Coverage

36.1%

Medicaid

6.38%

Medicare

6.24%

Non-Group

0.468%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA declined by 6.83% from 14.7% to 13.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Orange County (Central)--Santa Ana City (East) PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.