Orange County's estimated 2026 population is 3,140,987 with a growth rate of -0.27% 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 4.13% since that time.
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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