Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA

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2023 Population
141,843
1.58% 1-year decline
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
37.9
1.61% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
8.41%
6.32% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$130,815
6.79% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$1.05M
9.81% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
65,467
11.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA had a population of 142k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $130,815. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA declined from 144,125 to 141,843, a −1.58% decrease and its median household income grew from $122,502 to $130,815, a 6.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (44.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34.9%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (5.97%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.82%), and White (Hispanic) (3.24%).

51.2% of the households in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

81.8% of the residents in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA are Irvine Valley College (5,550 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA was $1.05M, and the homeownership rate was 51.3%.

Most people in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA is home to a population of 142k people, from which 81.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 40.9% of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (58k people).

In 2023, there were 1.28 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.2k people) in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.47k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (17,720 households), Korean (7,907 households), and Spanish (7,585 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
73,448
Women
50.6%
71,811
Men
49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 145,259 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

81.8%
2023 Citizenship
81.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 81.8% of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA was 81.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA
  1. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    63.2k ± 3.2k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    49.5k ± 3.04k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    8.47k ± 1.06k
10.7%
Hispanic Population
15.2k people

In 2023, there were 1.28 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.2k people) in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.47k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.7% of the people in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA are hispanic (15.2k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. China
    10,174 ± 2,388 people
  2. Korea
    6,632 ± 1,953 people
  3. India
    5,702 ± 1,817 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA was China, the natal country of 10,174 Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA residents, followed by Korea with 6,632 and India with 5,702.

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Foreign-Born Population

40.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
58k people
40.2%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
58k people

As of 2023, 40.9% of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA residents (58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA was 40.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    17,720 households (13.4%)
  2. Korean
    7,907 households (5.96%)
  3. Spanish
    7,585 households (5.72%)

51.2% of the households in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 13.4% of the households in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,111 ± 348
  2. Vietnam
    1,033 ± 235
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    398 ± 152

Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA employs 65.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA were Computer Systems Design (4,409 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,320 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,064 people), and the highest paying industries were Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($218,244), Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($193,090), and Offices of other health practitioners ($181,601).

Males in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $101,157. The income inequality in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,857
Women
45.6%
35,610
Men
54.4%

The workforce of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA in 2023 was 65,467 people, with 45.6% woman, and 54.4% men.

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Occupations

65.5k
2023 Value
11.4%
1 Year growth
± 11.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 11.4%, from 58.8k employees to 65.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA, are Software developers (3,814 people), Other managers (2,574 people), and Accountants & auditors (2,345 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65.5k
2023 Value
11.4%
1 Year growth
± 11.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 11.4%, from 58.8k employees to 65.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA, are Computer Systems Design (4,409 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,320 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,064 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$94,285
Median earning men ± $6,659
$66,830
Median earning women ± $4,424

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($136,967), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($121,778), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($120,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($93,853), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,730), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,410).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Adam Schiff
Senator from California1
Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA awarded 5,550 degrees. The student population of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 6,191 male students and 5,803 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA are Asian (1,948 and 36.7%), followed by White (1,698 and 32%), Hispanic or Latino (1,061 and 20%), and Two or More Races (300 and 5.66%).

The largest universities in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Irvine Valley College (5,550 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,577 and 46.4%), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (342 and 6.16%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (314 and 5.66%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 11,994 students enrolled in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA, 51.6% men and 48.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 3,774 records, of which 48.7% were women and 51.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    304 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    1,312 degrees awarded
  3. Biological & Physical Sciences
    314 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 304 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Irvine Valley College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
5,550 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Irvine Valley College with 5,550 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 2,810 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA, which is 1.03 times more than the 2,740 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 1,948 degrees mean that there were 1.15 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,698 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($52) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,152) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.703% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.25% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (40k), Graduate Degree (29.2k), and Some college (19.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA was $1.05M in 2023, which is 3.48 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $960,500 to $1.05M, a 9.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA is 51.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$1.05M
Median Property Value 2023
±$20,065
$26,324
Median Property Taxes
±$1,408

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

51.3%
Homeownership
2023
71.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 51.3% of the housing units in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$130,815
Median Household Income
± $5,432
51.3k
Number of Households
± 2,007

In 2023, the median household income of the 51.3k households in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA grew to $130,815 from the previous year's value of $122,502.

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Wage Distribution

0.455
2023 Wage GINI in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA
0.463
2022 Wage GINI in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA

In 2023, the income inequality in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.78% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (64.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (25.6%)
  3. Carpooled (6.48%)

In 2023, 64.1% of workers in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (25.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.48%).

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Commute Time

24.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.22% of the workforce in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA (11.9k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA is Asian, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

96% of the population of Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 58.8% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 9.32% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 0.438% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.081% decrease from the previous year (1,234 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 222 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,233 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0.081% decrease from the previous year (1,234 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.05%
Uninsured
58.8%
Employer Coverage
11.1%
Medicaid
9.32%
Medicare
16.3%
Non-Group
0.438%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orange County (Central)--Irvine City (Central) PUMA, CA declined by 2.47% from 4.15% to 4.05%.

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