Orange County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Orange County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06059
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 059
Geography
- Land Area
- 792.87 sq mi
- Water Area
- 156.85 sq mi
- Total Area
- 949.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.675687
- Longitude
- -117.777207
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 2,768,329
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 2,130,945
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,910,202 | 69.0% |
| Hispanic | 858,132 | 31.0% |
| White | 1,155,387 | 41.7% |
| Black | 47,560 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 585,213 | 21.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,905 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8,206 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 18,437 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,558,585 | 73.1% |
| Hispanic | 572,359 | 26.9% |
| White | 979,288 | 46.0% |
| Black | 48,270 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 500,961 | 23.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12,757 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6,488 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 11,707 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 3,165,820
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $122,473
- Poverty Rate
- 9.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 296,883
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,351,830 | 42.7% |
| Black | 51,497 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 708,219 | 22.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,796,434
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 675,344 | 37.6% |
| Republican | 594,986 | 33.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 420,138 | 23.4% |
| Other | 6,287 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 846,666 | 47.1% |
| Female | 919,213 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 801,526 | 44.6% |
| Hispanic | 419,904 | 23.4% |
| Black | 6,351 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 314,298 | 17.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 998,097
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 537,354 | 67.0% |
| Hispanic | 165,697 | 39.5% |
| Black | 2,888 | 45.5% |
| Asian | 155,876 | 49.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 469,333 | 55.4% |
| Female | 516,958 | 56.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 343,885 (15.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 977,599 (43.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,146,169
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $982,718
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,577
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.2%
- Work From Home
- 18.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.