University (Orange County), FL

Census Place

2024 Population

41,902

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

27%

7.9% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$59,852

0.893% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$298,900

8.57% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

Population & Diversity

University (Orange County), FL is home to a population of 41.9k people, from which 92.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 12.8% of University (Orange County), FL residents were born outside of the country (5.38k people).

In 2024, there were 3.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.5k people) in University (Orange County), FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.12k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.99k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.1%

2024 Citizenship

92.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.1% of University (Orange County), FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in University (Orange County), FL was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in University (Orange County), FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.5k ± 1.77k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
6.12k ± 1.53k
White (Hispanic)
2.99k ± 855

29.1%

Hispanic Population

12.2k people

29.1% of the people in University (Orange County), FL are hispanic (12.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in University (Orange County), FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.38k people

12.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.46k people

As of 2024, 12.8% of University (Orange County), FL residents (5.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in University (Orange County), FL was 12.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
358 ± 324
Gulf War (2001-)
320 ± 146
Vietnam
229 ± 94

University (Orange County), FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in University (Orange County), FL.

Economy

The economy of University (Orange County), FL employs 13.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in University (Orange County), FL were Educational Services (2,676 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,084 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,350 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($84,978), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,611), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,361).

Employment

Occupations

13.7k

2024 Value

± 1,357

−4.64%

1 Year decline

± 14.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in University (Orange County), FL declined at a rate of −4.64%, from 14.4k employees to 13.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in University (Orange County), FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,880 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,635 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,392 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of University (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

13.7k

2024 Value

± 1,357

−4.64%

1 Year decline

± 14.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in University (Orange County), FL declined at a rate of −4.64%, from 14.4k employees to 13.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in University (Orange County), FL, are Educational Services (2,676 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,084 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,350 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of University (Orange County), FL, though some of these residents may live in University (Orange County), FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,676

Median earning men ± $5,682

$23,130

Median earning women ± $3,176

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($105,395), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,114), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,111).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($78,958), Manufacturing ($71,000), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,804).

Education

The student population of University (Orange County), FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 32,103 male students and 37,986 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in University (Orange County), FL are White (8,639 and 47.7%), Hispanic or Latino (5,170 and 28.5%), Black or African American (1,991 and 11%), and Asian (1,295 and 7.15%).

The largest universities in University (Orange County), FL by number of degrees awarded are University of Central Florida (18,869 and 99.1%), Gwinnett Institute (120 and 0.63%), and National Personal Training Institute (58 and 0.305%).

The most popular majors in University, FL are General Psychology (1,677 and 8.8%), General Health Services (1,050 and 5.51%), and Registered Nursing (865 and 4.54%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,478 for in-state students and $19,810 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in University (Orange County), FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 40.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 70,089 (45.8% men and 54.2% 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 2024 there were 70,089 students enrolled in University (Orange County), FL, 45.8% men and 54.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 29,694 records, of which 53.3% were women and 46.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
1,644 degrees awarded
General Health Services
923 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
747 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in University, FL was General Psychology with 1,644 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Central Florida
18,869 degrees awarded
Gwinnett Institute
120 degrees awarded
National Personal Training Institute
58 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Central Florida with 18,869 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 7,645 men were awarded degrees from institutions in University (Orange County), FL, which is 0.67 times less than the 11,402 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,639 degrees mean that there were 1.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 5,170 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

Public, 4-year or above ($4,478) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in University (Orange County), FL was $298,900 in 2024, which is 0.898 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $275,300 to $298,900, a 8.57% increase. The homeownership rate in University (Orange County), FL is 37.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in University (Orange County), FL have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in University (Orange County), FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$298,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$35,854

$3,223

Median Property Taxes

±$599

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 University (Orange County), FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

37.4%

Homeownership

2024

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 37.4% of the housing units in University (Orange County), FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 37.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$59,852

Median Household Income

± $6,825

8.61k

Number of Households

± 1,073

In 2024, the median household income of the 8.61k households in University (Orange County), FL grew to $59,852 from the previous year's value of $59,322.

The following chart displays the households in University (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 $125k - $150k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (67.7%)
Worked At Home (16.2%)
Carpooled (7.61%)

In 2024, 67.7% of workers in University (Orange County), FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.61%).

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

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in University (Orange County), FL have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in University (Orange County), FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in University (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 University (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 University (Orange County), FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in University (Orange County), FL (5.59k out of 20.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in University (Orange County), FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

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

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

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