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World Population Review
Orange County, California Population 2021
Orange County, California's estimated population is 3,175,130 with a growth rate of -0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Orange County, California is the 4th largest county in California. The 2010 Population was 3,015,170 and has seen a growth of 5.31% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,175,130 | -280 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 3,175,410 | -280 | -0.01% |
| 2019 | 3,175,690 | -280 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 3,175,970 | 1,680 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 3,174,290 | 9,300 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 3,164,990 | 15,710 | 0.50% |
| 2015 | 3,149,280 | 22,740 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 3,126,540 | 21,590 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 3,104,950 | 26,880 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 3,078,070 | 28,800 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 3,049,270 | 34,100 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 3,015,170 | 604,610 | 25.08% |
| 1990 | 2,410,560 | 477,850 | 24.72% |
| 1980 | 1,932,710 | 512,320 | 36.07% |
| 1970 | 1,420,390 | 716,465 | 101.78% |
| 1960 | 703,925 | 487,701 | 225.55% |
| 1950 | 216,224 | 85,464 | 65.36% |
| 1940 | 130,760 | 12,086 | 10.18% |
| 1930 | 118,674 | 57,299 | 93.36% |
| 1920 | 61,375 | 26,939 | 78.23% |
| 1910 | 34,436 | 14,740 | 74.84% |
| 1900 | 19,696 | 6,107 | 44.94% |
| 1890 | 13,589 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.01%
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State
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
3,015,170
Growth Since 2010
5.31%
Orange County, California Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,931,268 | 60.96% |
| Asian | 649,042 | 20.49% |
| Some Other Race | 377,563 | 11.92% |
| Two or More Races | 130,009 | 4.10% |
| Black or African American | 55,591 | 1.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14,424 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10,152 | 0.32% |
Orange County, California Population by Race
Orange County, California Population Pyramid $2021
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Orange County, California Population by Age
Orange County, California Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,037,490 | 3.01 | 57.4 |
| Married | 569,260 | 3.61 | 67.7 |
| Non Family | 293,481 | 1.43 | 45.8 |
| Female | 119,719 | 3.68 | 43.1 |
| Male | 55,032 | 3.83 | 42.7 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
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Orange County, California Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170,972 | 7.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 144,073 | 6.64% |
| High School Graduate | 373,447 | 17.22% |
| Some College | 432,294 | 19.94% |
| Associates Degree | 167,552 | 7.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 564,720 | 26.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 315,366 | 14.54% |
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Orange County, California Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Orange County, California Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 986,170 | 951,491 | 486,457 |
| Hispanic | 620,921 | 401,428 | 96,158 |
| Asian | 473,251 | 417,896 | 260,582 |
| Other Race | 221,543 | 125,724 | 25,038 |
| 2+ Races | 57,454 | 51,586 | 25,046 |
| Black | 38,688 | 35,777 | 14,257 |
| Native American | 9,854 | 7,750 | 2,015 |
| Islander | 6,915 | 6,415 | 1,623 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.06%.
Orange County, California Educational Attainment by Race
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$46,621
Average Earnings
$53,452
Average Male
$39,696
Average Female
Orange County, California Earnings by Educational Attainment
Orange County, California Language by Age
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Orange County, California Language
54.42% of Orange County, California residents speak only English, while 45.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.21% of the population.
Orange County, California Language
Orange County, California Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,064,070 | 161,504 | 15.18% |
| White | 1,272,880 | 90,886 | 7.14% |
| Asian | 642,056 | 72,186 | 11.24% |
| Other | 373,251 | 66,736 | 17.88% |
| Multiple | 128,314 | 9,682 | 7.55% |
| Black | 54,142 | 7,483 | 13.82% |
| Native | 14,220 | 1,874 | 13.18% |
| Islander | 9,921 | 1,457 | 14.69% |
10.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.92%
Male Poverty Rate
11.78%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Orange County, California
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orange County, California is Other, with 17.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orange County, California is White, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.94%.
Orange County, California Poverty
Orange County, California Poverty Rate by Education
Orange County, California Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Orange County, California Married by Age and Sex
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Orange County, California Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Orange County, California Marital Status by Race
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Orange County, California Marital Status
Orange County, California Veterans by War
Orange County, California Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85,765 | 5.59% |
| Hispanic | 16,182 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 9,413 | 1.79% |
| Black | 4,392 | 9.86% |
| Other Race | 3,805 | 1.43% |
| 2+ Races | 2,970 | 4.12% |
| Native American | 748 | 6.63% |
| Islander | 718 | 9.04% |
Orange County, California Veterans by Race
Orange County, California Veterans by Education
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5.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
Orange County, California Veterans by Education
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65.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Orange County, California Employment by Age
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Orange County, California Employment by Race
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Orange County, California Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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69.88%
Native Born
30.12%
Foreign Born
13.66%
Non Citizen
16.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
69.88% of Orange County, California residents were born in the United States, with 52.50% having been born in California. 13.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Orange County, California Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990