California Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,165,820 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,991 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 69 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $116,289 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,557 |
| Median Home Value | $962,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,146,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 610,659 (53.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 472,301 (41.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 63,209 (5.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,082,960 |
| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
| Family Households | 763,105 (70.5%) |
The table below compares Orange County to the other 58 counties and county equivalents in California by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 96th |
| Population Density | # 2 | 98th |
| Median Household Income | # 7 | 89th |
| Per Capita Income | # 13 | 79th |
| Diversity Index | # 9 | 86th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
