Orange County, California
CA · FIPS 06059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,165,820 | — | #6 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $116,289 | +54.7% | #65 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,281 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $962,600 | +241.5% | #14 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,434 | +109.3% | #5 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | -24.6% | #681 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Orange County has a population of 3,165,820, making it the #6 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Orange County is $116,289, ranking #65 out of 3,222 counties — 54.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Orange County is $962,600 (+241.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,434/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.4%.
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93.6% of residents in Orange County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Orange County, California
Orange County, California has a total population of 3,165,820, making it the 6th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Orange County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Orange County is $116,289, which ranks #65 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 54.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Orange County is $962,600, 241.5% above the national median. Renters in Orange County pay a median gross rent of $2,434 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Orange County, 44.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Orange County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 36.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (34.2%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (22.2%).
All data for Orange County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.