Orange County's estimated 2026 population is 3,202,179 with a growth rate of 0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Orange County is the 3rd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 3,016,376 and has seen a growth of 6.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Orange County includes 46.41% White, 21.94% Asian, 14.06% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (46.41%)
Asian (21.94%)
Two or more races (14.87%)
Other race (14.06%)
Black or African American (1.64%)
Native American (0.76%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.31%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,468,454 | 46.41% |
| Asian | 694,189 | 21.94% |
| Two or more races | 470,643 | 14.87% |
| Other race | 444,982 | 14.06% |
| Black or African American | 51,952 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 23,889 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9,954 | 0.31% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Orange County's average per capita income is $59,169. Household income levels show a median of $113,702. The poverty rate stands at 9.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $149,866 | $191,841 |
| Families | $128,689 | $169,904 |
| Households | $113,702 | $152,475 |
| Non Families | $72,852 | $99,978 |
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