Orange County, California Population 2022
Orange County, California's estimated population is 3,222,341 with a growth rate of 0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Orange County, California is the 3rd largest county in California. The 2010 Population was 3,010,232 and has seen a growth of 7.05% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 13,589 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 19,696 | 6,107 | 44.94% |
| 1910 | 34,436 | 14,740 | 74.84% |
| 1920 | 61,375 | 26,939 | 78.23% |
| 1930 | 118,674 | 57,299 | 93.36% |
| 1940 | 130,760 | 12,086 | 10.18% |
| 1950 | 216,224 | 85,464 | 65.36% |
| 1960 | 703,925 | 487,701 | 225.55% |
| 1970 | 1,420,390 | 716,465 | 101.78% |
| 1980 | 1,932,710 | 512,320 | 36.07% |
| 1990 | 2,410,560 | 477,850 | 24.72% |
| 2010 | 3,010,232 | 599,672 | 24.88% |
| 2011 | 3,027,908 | 17,676 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 3,045,584 | 17,676 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 3,063,260 | 17,676 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 3,080,936 | 17,676 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 3,098,612 | 17,676 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 3,116,288 | 17,676 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 3,133,964 | 17,676 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 3,151,640 | 17,676 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 3,169,316 | 17,676 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 3,186,989 | 17,673 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 3,204,665 | 17,676 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 3,222,341 | 17,676 | 0.55% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,826,960 | 57.63% |
| Black or African American | 54,061 | 1.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15,552 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 667,534 | 21.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9,497 | 0.30% |
| Some Other Race | 379,652 | 11.98% |
| Two or More Races | 217,089 | 6.85% |
Orange County, California Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,040,001 | 3.01 | 57.2 |
| Married | 566,920 | 3.61 | 67.6 |
| Male | 55,377 | 3.79 | 44.1 |
| Female | 119,843 | 3.68 | 43.7 |
| Non Family | 297,861 | 1.43 | 45.4 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 166,191 | 7.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 138,501 | 6.34% |
| High School Graduate | 376,248 | 17.24% |
| Some College | 430,405 | 19.72% |
| Associates Degree | 171,104 | 7.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 575,866 | 26.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 324,541 | 14.87% |
Orange County, California Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 483,357 | 427,330 | 267,936 |
| White | 975,724 | 942,716 | 485,625 |
| Black | 38,439 | 35,461 | 14,256 |
| 2+ Races | 110,077 | 93,690 | 40,090 |
| Islander | 6,900 | 6,291 | 1,662 |
| Native American | 10,561 | 7,969 | 2,219 |
| Hispanic | 627,514 | 417,369 | 105,148 |
| Other Race | 230,525 | 134,003 | 28,474 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.43%.
$48,482
Average Earnings
$54,744
Average Male
$41,006
Average Female
Orange County, California Language by Age
Orange County, California Language
54.84% of Orange County, California residents speak only English, while 45.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.54% of the population.
Orange County, California Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,056,947 | 142,748 | 13.51% |
| Black | 52,506 | 6,769 | 12.89% |
| Asian | 660,655 | 72,742 | 11.01% |
| Native | 15,321 | 1,580 | 10.31% |
| Islander | 9,297 | 916 | 9.85% |
| White | 1,249,582 | 86,327 | 6.91% |
| Other | 60,626 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 214,405 | 17,569 | 8.19% |
10.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.19%
Male Poverty Rate
11.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Orange County, California
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orange County, California is Hispanic, with 13.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orange County, California is Multiple, with 8.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.32%.
Orange County, California Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Orange County, California Married by Age and Sex
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 45-54.
Orange County, California Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81,319 | 5.56% |
| Black | 4,211 | 9.65% |
| Native American | 639 | 5.29% |
| Asian | 10,220 | 1.91% |
| Islander | 722 | 9.30% |
| Other Race | 3,932 | 1.43% |
| 2+ Races | 4,150 | 3.10% |
| Hispanic | 15,590 | 2.06% |
Orange County, California Veterans by Education
6.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
53.18%
Born in Orange County, California
70.38%
Native Born
29.62%
Foreign Born
12.79%
Non Citizen
16.83%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
70.38% of Orange County, California residents were born in the United States, with 53.18% having been born in California. 12.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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