Orange County, FL

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2021 Population

1.41M

2.63% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.7

1.13% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.9%

2.02% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,784

7.11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$276,900

7.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

716,749

2.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Orange County, FL had a population of 1.41M people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $65,784. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Orange County, FL grew from 1.37M to 1.41M, a 2.63% increase and its median household income grew from $61,416 to $65,784, a 7.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orange County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (38.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.5%), White (Hispanic) (17.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.98%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.94%).

None of the households in Orange County, FL 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.

89% of the residents in Orange County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orange County, FL are University of Central Florida (19,318 degrees awarded in 2021), Valencia College (18,199 degrees), and Full Sail University (6,190 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Orange County, FL was $276,900, and the homeownership rate was 56.5%.

Most people in Orange County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Orange County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Orange County, FL borders Brevard County, FL, Lake County, FL, Osceola County, FL, Polk County, FL, Seminole County, FL, and Volusia County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Orange County, FL is home to a population of 1.41M people, from which 89% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.3% of Orange County, FL residents were born outside of the country (315k people).

In 2021, there were 1.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (539k people) in Orange County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 275k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 243k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89%

2021 Citizenship

89.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89% of Orange County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Orange County, FL was 89.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orange County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
539k ± 2.32k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
275k ± 2.74k
White (Hispanic)
243k ± 6.13k

32.6%

Hispanic Population

459k people

32.6% of the people in Orange County, FL are hispanic (459k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

22.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

315k people

22.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

304k people

As of 2021, 22.3% of Orange County, FL residents (315k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orange County, FL was 22.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
16,869 ± 954
Gulf War (2001-)
16,703 ± 1,515
Gulf War (1990s)
11,245 ± 1,222

Orange County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Orange County, FL employs 717k people. The largest industries in Orange County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (86,304 people), Retail Trade (81,730 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (79,332 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,711), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,838), and Utilities ($55,031).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

717k

2021 Value

± 8,974

2.72%

1 Year growth

± 1.75%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orange County, FL grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 698k employees to 717k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orange County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (85,660 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (84,454 people), and Management Occupations (78,944 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orange County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (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

717k

2021 Value

± 8,974

2.72%

1 Year growth

± 1.75%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orange County, FL grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 698k employees to 717k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orange County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (86,304 people), Retail Trade (81,730 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (79,332 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orange County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Orange County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,906

Median earning men ± $753

$31,073

Median earning women ± $602

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,284), and Information ($55,513).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,005), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,096), and Information ($38,029).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

14,507
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
11,158
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
9,062
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$12.6M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$10M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$7.91M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Orange County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.724%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (61%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.724%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Orange County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.724%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Orange County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

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 Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 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 Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Orange County, FL awarded 49,928 degrees. The student population of Orange County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 151,834 male students and 169,154 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orange County, FL are White (19,087 and 39.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14,338 and 29.9%), Black or African American (7,528 and 15.7%), and Unknown (2,792 and 5.82%).

The largest universities in Orange County, FL by number of degrees awarded are University of Central Florida (19,318 and 38.7%), Valencia College (18,199 and 36.5%), and Full Sail University (6,190 and 12.4%).

The most popular majors in Orange County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (8,226 and 16.5%), General Business Administration & Management (3,713 and 7.44%), and Operations Management & Supervision (1,887 and 3.78%).

The median tuition costs in Orange County, FL are $15,930 for private four year colleges, and $3,231 and $13,872 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Orange County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 38.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 320,988 (47.3% men and 52.7% 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 2021 there were 320,988 students enrolled in Orange County, FL, 47.3% men and 52.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 117,438 records, of which 49.8% were women and 50.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
1,443 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
1,064 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
893 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Orange County, FL was General Psychology with 1,443 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Central Florida
19,318 degrees awarded
Valencia College
18,199 degrees awarded
Full Sail University
6,190 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Central Florida with 19,318 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 22,578 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orange County, FL, which is 0.826 times less than the 27,350 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 19,087 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 14,338 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,687) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,190) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,187) 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

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

Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

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, FL was $276,900 in 2021, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $257,800 to $276,900, a 7.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Orange County, FL is 56.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Orange County, FL have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orange County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Orange County, FL is $65,784. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Orange County, FL was Census Tract 160.02 with a value of $211,869, followed by Census Tract 156.02 and Census Tract 158.02, with respective values of $164,141 and $156,750.

In 2022, 20.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Orange County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.45%.

Housing

Property

$276,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,684

$268,761

Median Property Taxes

±$4,679

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, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

56.5%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.5% of the housing units in Orange County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Orange County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 160.02
Census Tract 156.02
Census Tract 158.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orange County, FL was Census Tract 160.02 with a value of $211,869, followed by Census Tract 156.02 and Census Tract 158.02, with respective values of $164,141 and $156,750.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Orange County, FL 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.

$65,784

Median Household Income

± $923

475k

Number of Households

± 6,579

In 2021, the median household income of the 475k households in Orange County, FL grew to $65,784 from the previous year's value of $61,416.

The following chart displays the households in Orange County, FL 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Orange County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)
Carpooled (9.27%)

In 2021, 75% of workers in Orange County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.27%).

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

28.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orange County, FL have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in Orange County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Orange County, FL 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, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orange County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 20.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Orange County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.45%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orange County, FL (191k out of 1.38M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 16.7% of the children was living in poverty in Orange County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 648 in Orange County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 145 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.7% of the population of Orange County, FL has health coverage, with 46.6% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 8.41% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Orange County, FL see 1088 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.63% decrease from the previous year (1129 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1956 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 385 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,088 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orange County, FL

Primary care physicians in Orange County, FL see an average of 1,088 patients per year. This represents a 3.63% decrease from the previous year (1,129 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.3%

Uninsured

46.6%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

8.41%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orange County, FL grew by 0.916% from 13.2% to 13.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.6 in Orange County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Orange County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.5% in Orange County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Orange County, FL.

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