Orange County, CA

County

Cities in Orange County

Neighborhoods in Orange County

Neighborhood

Orange, CA

University of California, Irvine / University Research Center

Portola Springs / Lambert Ranch

Great Park / Woodbury East

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Orange

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

44.1%

Households with Children

32.0%

School Enrollment K-12

330,702

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 15.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.1%
Working Age (35-54): 26.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 16.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.9%
High School / GED: 17.4%
Some College or Associate's: 25.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 44.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.7%
Single Parents: 8.3%
Couples & Adults: 38.7%
Living Alone: 29.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 34.2%
Asian: 22.2%
Black or African American: 1.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 37.5%
South Asian: 10.6%
Southeast Asian: 47.0%
Central Asian: 0.6%
Other Asian: 4.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 82.9%
Puerto Rican: 1.2%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 6.7%
South American: 4.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 6.0%
Other White: 54.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 17.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 12.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 53.6%
Spanish: 24.3%
European & Indo-European: 4.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 15.8%
Arabic: 1.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 8.8%
Not Enrolled: 73.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources