Irvine, California Population 2023

314,384

Irvine is a city located in Orange County California. With a 2023 population of 314,384, it is the 13th largest city in California and the 62nd largest city in the United States.Irvine is currently growing at a rate of 0.86% annually and its population has increased by 2.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 306,389 in 2020. Spanning over 66 miles, Irvine has a population density of 4,791 people per square mile.

The average household income in Irvine is $135,877 with a poverty rate of 15.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Irvine is 33.8 years, 32.9 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.

Irvine is a planned city that was developed during the 1960s in Orange County.

Interesting Facts about Irvine, CA

The city has been named as one of the best places to live in the United States. It has also been ranked multiple times as one of the country’s safest cities. It has also been named as one of the happiest places to live in the US. The city is home to many international company headquarters, including Mazda, Samsung, Toshiba, Kia, and Asics.

Irvine Population Growth

The city of Irvine's population grew substantially as city planning was underway. At the time of the 1970 census, the community was just over 10,000. This increased to over 62,000 over the next ten years. In its short history, it continues to grow at a rapid rate, most recently growing by over 25% between the 2010 census and estimates taken in 2016. The educational and employment opportunities offered by this planned city are just a few of the contributing factors to expected future population growth.

Irvine was first inhabited approximately 2,0000 years ago. It was settled by Europeans in 1769 and was used for private use and missions. The Irvine Ranch, as it was known, was parceled out by the Mexican government following Mexico’s independence from Spain in 1821. In 1864, 50,000 acres of the land was sold to a group of men including James Irvine. The group also purchased a 47,000-acre parcel. Irvine then bought out his partners and owned 110,000 acres of land. After his death, Irvine’s son inherited the ranch and created The Irvine Company, which grew crops including olives and citrus. After James Irvine, Jr. died in the 1940s, his son took over. It was at that time that he allowed urban development to occur. After his death, the University of California purchased 1,000 acres for $1 for a new campus.

William Pereira and The Irvine Company partnered to create a planned city for 50,000 people. This new area would be known as Irvine, while the agricultural area was to be called East Irvine. In the 1970s, a vote was taken, and communities opted to create a larger city. Today, the city is divided into “villages” that are divided by streets. Each township village has a similar design and boasts commercial centers, schools, and churches. Today, Irvine is home to many higher education institutions, as well as the headquarters for many large companies in the tech and semiconductor industries.

Irvine Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Irvine was:

  • White: 44.93%
  • Asian: 43.64%
  • Two or more races: 6.98%
  • Other race: 2.49%
  • Black or African American: 1.46%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.35%
  • Native American: 0.16%
The current population of Irvine, California is 314,384 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 306,389.

Irvine, California Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Irvine Population by Race

Irvine Population Pyramid 2023

Irvine Median Age

33.8

Total

32.9

Male

34.6

Female

Irvine Adults

There are 211,266 adults, (27,088 of whom are seniors) in Irvine.

Irvine Age Dependency

48.1

Age Dependency Ratio

14.7

Old Age Dependency Ratio

33.4

Child Dependency Ratio

Irvine Sex Ratio

Female138,56950.81%
Male134,12549.19%

Irvine Population by Age

Irvine Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.25

Average Family Size

2.74

Average Household Size

45.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Irvine Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Irvine Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Irvine Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 90.46%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.14%.

Irvine Educational Attainment by Race

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Male

Female

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$70,598

Average Earnings

$86,682

Average Male

$54,874

Average Female

Irvine Earnings by Educational Attainment

Irvine Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Irvine Language

49.67% of Irvine residents speak only English, while 50.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 37.72% of the population.

Irvine Language

Irvine Poverty by Race

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15.01%

Overall Poverty Rate

11.48%

Male Poverty Rate

13.61%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Irvine

The race most likely to be in poverty in Irvine is Black, with 22.04% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Irvine is Native, with 6.58% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.24%.

Irvine Poverty

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Irvine Poverty Rate by Education

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Irvine Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Irvine Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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median

Income by Household Type

Irvine Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

50.7%

Overall Marriage Rate

51.9%

Male Marriage Rate

49.5%

Female Marriage Rate

Irvine Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Irvine Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Irvine Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Irvine Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

5,564

Number of Veterans

5,226

Male Veterans

338

Female Veterans

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Irvine Veterans by War

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Irvine Veterans by Age

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Irvine Veterans by Race

Irvine Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

6.42%

Veteran Poverty Rate

17.66%

Veteran Disability Rate

Irvine Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

64.7%

Labor Force Participation

61.1%

Employment Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

Irvine Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Irvine Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Irvine Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

37.2%

Born in Irvine

53.84%

Native Born

35.16%

Foreign Born

16.9%

Non Citizen

18.26%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

53.84% of Irvine residents were born in the United States, with 37.2% having been born in California. 16.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

Irvine Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change
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Irvine Population by Year