Fullerton, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Orange County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Fullerton based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Fullerton
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 75Income: 69Home Value: 86Safety: 100Education: 42Median Age: 60Climate: 50Cost of Living: 99

Quick Stats

Population

141,278

2023 ACS

Median Income

$104,219

2023

Median Home Value

$859,600

2023

Median Rent

$2,124

2023

Median Age

36.1

Unemployment

6.5%

Cost of Living Index

198.6

100 = national avg

Fullerton is a city in Orange County, California, with a population of 141,278 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Fullerton is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Fullerton is $104,219, and the median home value is $859,600. The cost of living index is 198.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,124 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, and the median age is 36.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

141,278

Male

70,333

49.8%

Female

70,945

50.2%

Median Age

36.1

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

29.4%

High School or Higher

40.0%

Foreign Born

28.9%

Veterans

2.7%

Married

41.4%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.554

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

43.0%

Foreign Born

28.9%

White
43.0%
Black
2.1%
Asian
24.5%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More
14.9%
Other
14.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

39.6%

55,904 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

60.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
46,317 (82.9%)
Puerto Rican
836 (1.5%)
Cuban
288 (0.5%)
Dominican
21 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
2,327 (4.2%)
Guatemalan
1,034 (1.8%)
Colombian
362 (0.6%)
Honduran
251 (0.4%)
Ecuadorian
568 (1.0%)
Peruvian
589 (1.1%)
Other Hispanic
3,307 (5.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,377 (6.9%)
Chinese
3,675 (10.6%)
Filipino
4,083 (11.8%)
Vietnamese
2,356 (6.8%)
Korean
17,580 (50.7%)
Japanese
842 (2.4%)
Pakistani
69 (0.2%)
Cambodian
266 (0.8%)
Hmong
9 (0.0%)
Thai
170 (0.5%)
Taiwanese
805 (2.3%)
Other Asian
2,412 (7.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
26 (8.0%)
Samoan
138 (42.5%)
Other Pacific Islander
168 (51.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chippewa
17 (1.9%)
Other Native American
895 (97.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

132,776

English Only

53.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

33,434 speakers

Limited English

18.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
33,434 (25.2%)
Korean
13,402 (10.1%)
Other Indo-European
4,175 (3.1%)
Chinese
3,198 (2.4%)
Tagalog
2,009 (1.5%)
Vietnamese
1,941 (1.5%)
Other Asian
1,373 (1.0%)
Arabic
886 (0.7%)
Other Languages
352 (0.3%)
German
299 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

81.4%

Limited English Proficiency

18.6%

Spanish
32.8% limited English
Korean
57.2% limited English
Other Indo-European
40.3% limited English
Chinese
46.3% limited English
Tagalog
34.1% limited English
Vietnamese
54.7% limited English
Other Asian
44.1% limited English
Arabic
44.1% limited English
Other Languages
15.1% limited English
German
21.1% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,797

2.7% of population

Disability Rate

17.5%

666 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$62,008

Unemployment Rate

8.5%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
27.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
12.4%
Vietnam
27.3%
Korea
9.1%
World War II
2.5%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
14.0%
35-54
23.0%
55-64
15.7%
65-74
16.7%
75+
30.6%

Male Veterans

3,539

93.2%

Female Veterans

258

6.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$62,008

Non-Veteran Income

$45,118

Difference

$16,890

37.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

666

Without Disability

3,131

Disability Rate

17.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

51,485

#1 Ancestry

English

6.1% (8,682)

#2 Ancestry

German

6.1% (8,672)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

5.6% (7,931)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
6.1%
German
6.1%
Irish
5.6%
Italian
3.4%
American
3.2%
French
1.3%
Scottish
1.2%
European
1.1%
Polish
1.0%
Norwegian
1.0%
Arab
1.0%
British
0.8%
Swedish
0.8%
Dutch
0.8%
Danish
0.4%
Scotch-Irish
0.3%
Sub-Saharan African
0.3%
Russian
0.3%
Welsh
0.3%
Portuguese
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

47,484

Family Households

33,334

70.2%

Married Couples

25,127

52.9%

Non-Family Households

14,150

29.8%

Single Mother Households

5,213

11.0%

Single Father Households

2,994

6.3%

Living Alone

10,153

21.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

28,399

In Married Couple

21,750

76.6%

With Single Mother

4,119

14.5%

With Single Father

2,530

8.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$122,190

Married Couple Income

$143,965

Single Mother Income

$65,727

Single Father Income

$73,449

Avg Family Size

2.9

Avg Non-Family Size

2.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

3,533

Grandparents Responsible

866

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$104,219

+42% vs national

Per Capita Income

$48,061

+29% vs national

Poverty Rate

12.2%

-10% vs national

Gini Index

0.4696

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.5%

+25% vs national

SNAP Recipients

9.3%

of households

How Fullerton Compares

Fullerton vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Fullerton is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Fullerton. The median household income here is $104,219.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
11.1%
$25-50K
13.0%
$50-75K
12.6%
$75-100K
11.5%
$100-150K
19.5%
$150-200K
12.1%
$200K+
20.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

-14% vs CA avg

Labor Force

73,779

Employed

68,935

Mean Commute

26 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

29.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

40.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.1

Work from Home

12.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

198.6

100 = national avg

+98.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$87,392

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$206,564

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
305.2
Food
129.7
Transportation
134.5
Healthcare
123.7
Utilities
158.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,746

per month

2 Bedroom

$3,236

per month

The median household income in Fullerton, CA is $104,219, which is 42.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $48,061. The poverty rate of 12.2% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4696, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 73,779. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 26 minutes, with 12.7% working from home. About 70.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 198.6, which is 98.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 305.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $87,392 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,100,000

Median List Price

$999,888

Price Per Sq Ft

$591

Days on Market

61

Active Inventory

118

Months of Supply

2.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,011,209

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,779

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

35.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

32.2%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.5%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
35.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
32.2%
Listings with Price Drops
16.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 3.5%List Price ↑ 2.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

48

New Listings

67

Pending Sales

59

Homes Sold ↓ 27.3%New Listings ↓ 23.0%Pending ↓ 29.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$591

Median List $/SF

$621

Sale $/SF ↓ 3.1%List $/SF ↑ 5.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Fullerton vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Fullerton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$859,600

Median Rent

$2,124

Total Housing Units

49,707

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Owner Occupied

51.5%

Renter Occupied

48.5%

Median Property Tax

$5,546

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,595

Housing Types

Single Family
60.5%
Multi-Family
37.4%
Mobile Home
2.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,546

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.65%

of home value

Median Home Value

$859,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,199

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,546) by the median home value ($859,600). In Fullerton, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.65%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Fullerton, CA is $1,100,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 61 days on the market. 35.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $591. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,779/month. About 51.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1969. There are 49,707 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,546. The effective tax rate is 0.65%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.57

per 1,000 residents

+76% vs national

Property Crime Rate

20.24

per 1,000 residents

+18% vs national

Total Crimes

3,423

2024

Violent Clearance

59%

cases solved

Property Clearance

11%

cases solved

YoY Change

+20.5%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Fullerton Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Fullerton vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Fullerton is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 65.5%Property ↓ 26.8%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Fullerton police solve 100% of murder cases but only 5% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.01100.0%
RapeViolent450.3337.8%
RobberyViolent1250.9133.6%
Aggravated AssaultViolent4573.3168.3%
BurglaryProperty4513.2711.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,05114.8711.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty2902.104.8%

Fullerton, CA reported 631 violent crimes and 2,792 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 residents is 75.9% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 59% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,051 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 5.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20246312,7924.5720.24
20235283,0263.7921.75
20225513,7303.9226.53
20204233,3373.0424.01
20193733,1572.6622.52
20183323,6602.3525.93
20172933,9522.0727.90
20163413,5992.4025.35
20153893,8932.7627.65

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.8

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

24.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

16.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

41

Public Assistance

$285.0M

Individual Assistance

$19.3M

Most Common Type

Fire

19 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $335.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Coastal Fire β†’FireMay 2022β€”β€”
Bond Fire β†’FireDec 2020β€”β€”
Blue Ridge Fire β†’FireOct 2020β€”β€”
Silverado Fire β†’FireOct 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$213.7M$18.6M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Winter StormMay 2019$249Kβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2017$2.7M$51K
Canyon 2 Fire β†’FireOct 2017β€”β€”
Canyon Fire β†’FireSep 2017β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$4.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… β†’FloodJan 2011$11.8Mβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireNov 2008$2.1M$78K
Freeway Fire Complex β†’FireNov 2008β€”β€”
Wildfires, Flooding, Mud Flows, and Debr… β†’FireOct 2007$2.6M$2K
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
Santiago Fire β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
241 Fire β†’FireMar 2007β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 50 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,829

Total Claims Paid

$21,065,584

Avg Claim Payout

$5,502

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

118

Federal Funding

$76,315,071

Properties Protected

241

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.43

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW17$1,280,999
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan14$978,064
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic14$11,518,084
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic14$21,429,301
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control9$12,326,209

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Fullerton has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, wildfire, landslide. The area has had 41 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (19 declarations). 3,829 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $285,026,432 in public assistance recovery funding. $19,272,714 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 118 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

23.9%

12.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.1%

4.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.2%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.0%

Arthritis

17.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.1%

Loneliness

36.0%

Lack of Support

28.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

28.1%

Mobility

12.1%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

5.3%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Fullerton has an obesity rate of 23.9%, which is 12.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 72.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.3 mi

Providence St. Jude Medical Ce...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Providence St. Jude Medical Center1.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center3.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Anaheim Global Medical Center4.1 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Uci Health - Placentia Linda4.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5β€”
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim4.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

139,580

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF FULLERTON139,4610
PAGE AVENUE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY1190

There are 2 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

26 min

+12% vs national

Drive Alone

70.6%

-10% vs national

Public Transit

2.2%

+144% vs national

Work From Home

12.7%

+36% vs national

Carpool

10.3%

Walk / Bike

3.0%

combined

How Fullerton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

7

2023

6-Year Avg

10

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

4

Nighttime

4

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202367040
20221010031
20211415050
202078231
201988320
20181414370

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Fullerton, CA is 26 minutes, which is 12.0% above the national average of 23 minutes. 70.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.7% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 2.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 10.3% of workers carpool. 2.4% walk to work. 0.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 7 traffic fatalities from 6 fatal crashes. 4 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.1%

of households

No Internet

3.7%

of households

Total Households

47,484

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.1%
Cellular Data Plan
87.3%
Satellite
8.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.0%
No Internet Access
3.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.9%

of households

Smartphone

94.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.2%

of households

Tablet

71.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.9%
Smartphone
94.3%
Desktop / Laptop
88.2%
Tablet
71.8%
Smartphone Only
6.7%
No Computer
2.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Fullerton vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

139,580

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF FULLERTONCommunityPurchased surface water139,4610
PAGE AVENUE MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityPurchased surface water1190

93.8% of households in Fullerton have broadband internet access. 80.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.7% of households have no internet access. 6.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 139,580 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Fullerton is located in Orange County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Fullerton.

Election Overview

Source: Orange County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

691,731

49.7%

GOP Votes

654,815

47.1%

Total Votes

1,390,965

Margin

D+2.7%

Shift from 2020

R+6.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+2.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024691,731654,8151,390,96549.7%47.1%D+2.7
2020814,009676,4981,521,72553.5%44.5%D+9.0
2016556,544472,6691,092,11651.0%43.3%D+7.7

In the 2024 presidential election, Orange County recorded 1,390,965 total votes. Democrats won the county with 49.7% of the vote compared to 47.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+2.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Orange County has shifted 5.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

749

Total Assets

$2.0B

Total Income

$1.4B

Per 10K Residents

53.0

nonprofits

+23.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

51

Median Assets

$104K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
212
Education
107
Human Services
52
Philanthropy
40
Arts & Culture
31
Recreation & Sports
29
Youth Development
25
Mental Health
19
Animal-Related
12
Health Care
11
International
11
Community Improvement
10
Public Benefit
10
Crime & Legal
6
Housing & Shelter
6
Unknown
6
Environment
5
Voluntary Health
5
Public Safety
3
Science & Tech
3
Social Science
3
Food & Agriculture
2
Civil Rights
1
89.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.8B of $2.0B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Fullerton

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ST JUDE HOSPITALHealth Care$1.2B$952.1M1946
CAL STATE FULLERTON PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$217.9M$31.4M2006
CSU FULLERTON AUXILIARY SERVICES CORPORATIONEducation$123.3M$75.1M1961
MARSHALL B KETCHUM UNIVERSITYEducation$111.0M$49.8M1954
SAHM FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$60.5M$3.5M1997
HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYEducation$31.3M$37.0M1948
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS INC CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTONEducation$25.9M$37.7M1975
ST JUDE NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTERSHealth Care$22.7M$20.2M2012
FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES OF ORANGE COUNTY INCHuman Services$20.7M$45.6M1966
JOHN H GRACE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$18.6M$10.3M2015
DONG SHIN CHURCH OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INCβ€”$18.5M$6.8M1979
SHIM FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$17.1M$1.3M2009
DISCIPLES SEMINARY FOUNDATION OF TH CHRISTIAN CHRCHS DISCPLS OF CHRISTReligion$16.1M$905K1965
FULLERTON HISTORIC THEATRE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$13.2M$162K2004
PATHWAYS OF HOPEβ€”$10.0M$11.5M1988
STEPHENS FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$9.3M$2.2M2015
WOMENS TRANSITIONAL LIVING CTR INCHuman Services$9.1M$5.1M1976
SAM AND RIE BLOOMFIELD FOUNDATIONβ€”$8.1M$5.0M1953
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE CENTERHealth Care$6.8M$3.5M1980
SOON MOVEMENT GLOBALReligion$6.1M$4.0M2019
BIBI FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.9M$1.9M2014
FULLERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATIONEducation$5.6M$487K1993
BAGNE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.3M$916K2010
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FULLERTONYouth Development$4.3M$1.9M1966
FRIENDS OF FULLERTON COLLEGEEducation$4.0M$808K2006
J & A LOVE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.6M$1.4M2019
HART COMMUNITY HOME INCHuman Services$3.3M$3.6M1995
CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF WOMENS CLUBSβ€”$3.1M$6K1998
HOLISTIC INTEGRATED SERVICES FOUNDATIONEducation$3.0M$1.0M1998
MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER FOUNDATIONβ€”$2.7M$2.3M1966
KIM YONG HWAN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.7M$930K2004
GRACE MISSION UNIVERSITYEducation$2.7M$1.6M1996
BUDDHALAND ON EARTHReligion$2.6M$1.7M2023
LITTLE EAGLE FREE INCHuman Services$2.1M$173K1998
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONEducation$2.1M$261K1984
KERNEL UNIVERSITYEducation$1.9M$947K1996
MINSLEY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.9M$12015
KOTHARI FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.9M$375K2015
HEALING TO YOUMental Health$1.7M$3.0M2022
KWON FAM FOUNDATION TRPhilanthropy$1.7M$122K2001
SAYED JAMALUDEEN AFGHAN ISLAMIC CENTER INCORPORATEDHuman Services$1.7M$93K1995
BAITUSSALAM USAEducation$1.6M$315K2022
CRPA FOUNDATIONRecreation & Sports$1.6M$1.2M2005
THE SPECTRUM OF HOPE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.4M$94K2008
LA JUNGTO SOCIETYReligion$1.3M$155K2001
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF FULLERTON CAHuman Services$1.3M$599K1952
PARKS FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.3M$730K2021
TODHUNTER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$63K2019
THE GEORGIA ANNA CAMP FOUNDATIONβ€”$1.1M$81K1950
HOPE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTYHuman Services$1.1M$2.0M2023

Fullerton, CA has 749 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.0B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 212 organizations. 51 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 53.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,347

Total Approved

$671.2M

Jobs Supported

13,771

Per 10K Residents

95.3

SBA loans

+18.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

146

Top Lender

Bank of Hope

165 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)84% of all loans

Loans

1,132

Total Amount

$483.2M

Avg Loan

$426,892

Median Loan

$195,000

SBA Guaranteed

$365.1M(76%)

Jobs Supported

9,629

50416% of all loans

Loans

215

Total Amount

$188.0M

Avg Loan

$874,400

Median Loan

$558,000

7(a) β€” 84%504 β€” 16%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

229

17% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$186.7M

28% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$815,228

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services175 loans
NAICS 72
$88.6M
Retail Trade161 loans
NAICS 44
$69.4M
Wholesale Trade161 loans
NAICS 42
$99.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance127 loans
NAICS 62
$84.1M
Professional & Technical Services106 loans
NAICS 54
$27.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Sd and Sons Inc3$14.4M
The Jjes Llc2$9.0M
Terra Universal, Inc.2$6.2M
Choczero Llc1$5.5M
Wholesale Tire Distributors1$5.0M
Ua Fullerton Llc1$5.0M
First Careinc1$5.0M
Rehc Llc1$5.0M
Chimex Produce Co1$5.0M
Coyote Hills Family Dentistry1$4.9M

Fullerton, CA has received 1,347 SBA loans totaling $671.2M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,132 loans (84% of the total), supporting 9,629 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 215 loans totaling $188.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Fullerton is Bank of Hope with 165 loans. That works out to 95.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

50

Total Population

1,942,670

Avg Median Income

-$13,230,235

Avg Home Value

-$12,544,595

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9060225,823$67,259$729,300$1,7193.8
9060320,361$121,222$781,000$2,3243.2
9060439,378$101,104$684,400$1,8094.2
9060539,224$100,825$662,000$1,8616.4
9062046,992$122,582$782,000$2,2636.4
9062135,735$94,679$734,400$2,0614.2
9062315,369$112,366$920,200$2,2241.8
9063049,565$124,360$866,400$2,4526.2
9063168,615$102,208$757,900$2,02914.0
9063845,714$110,606$765,100$2,0527.8
906391,714N/AN/AN/A0.1
90650100,808$98,709$616,600$2,0149.9
9067018,255$87,830$624,000$1,9088.3
9068031,949$83,150$571,300$1,9532.5
9070116,044$97,712$763,700$2,2761.6
9070348,607$133,300$906,500$2,9108.8
9071520,668$94,796$660,900$2,1961.7
9071613,743$76,235$525,100$1,6960.9
9072024,021$134,232$1,166,200$2,3706.1
9174554,996$106,611$778,700$2,24612.9
9174843,137$83,455$781,500$1,92214.2
9176544,779$104,737$878,900$2,39518.6
9179230,921$96,383$653,800$2,1993.8
9268390,140$82,703$820,000$2,1019.7
9270362,223$80,817$585,900$1,9224.2
9270637,191$96,424$839,100$1,8903.5
9280161,218$78,477$632,600$1,9776.3
9280243,698$83,621$721,700$1,9854.5
9280483,435$74,588$729,700$1,9907.1
9280574,336$85,623$667,400$2,0456.2
9280640,528$95,112$791,200$2,2347.7
9280737,270$136,089$918,000$2,95910.9
9282142,196$116,660$851,800$2,25414.1
928235,141$176,543$1,061,200$3,5017.5
9283135,831$89,451$821,300$2,0936.0
9283226,364$92,588$773,100$2,0272.9
9283352,038$113,296$844,000$2,1557.7
9283526,753$138,487$981,700$2,4105.7
9284054,475$96,555$746,900$1,9555.2
9284133,514$81,975$766,400$1,9834.6
9284346,553$82,009$665,900$1,8784.0
9284422,719$73,590$706,900$1,9892.1
9284515,484$133,564$882,600$2,5312.2
928615,776$204,750$1,686,200N/A2.1
9286520,897$130,258$842,700$2,3433.8
9286614,776$83,776$892,200$1,9551.9
9286744,003$125,799$951,000$2,20912.0
9286827,390$89,050$714,300$2,3563.4
9287052,384$110,575$871,000$2,2676.7
9288649,919$148,170$1,062,200$3,00113.0

Fullerton, CA has 50 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,942,670. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$13,230,235. The average median home value is -$12,544,595. The average median monthly rent is -$26,664,569.

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