Orange County's 2026 population is estimated at 3,202,179, reflecting a 0.5% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Orange County is the 3rd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 3,016,376 and has grown 6.16% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 38.3 years
There are 2,500,687 adults, (514,824 of whom are seniors) in Orange County.
Female: 1,597,407 (50.5%)
Male: 1,568,413 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Orange County includes 42.7% White, 22.37% Asian, 14.41% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,351,830 | 42.7% |
| Asian | 708,219 | 22.37% |
| Two or more races | 561,581 | 17.74% |
| Other race | 456,190 | 14.41% |
| Black or African American | 51,497 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 27,023 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9,480 | 0.3% |
Orange County 's average per capita income is $61,106. Household income levels show a median of $116,289. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $155,096 | $198,236 |
| Families | $132,827 | $174,970 |
| Households | $116,289 | $156,759 |
| Non Families | $74,695 | $102,720 |
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