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

Orange County Β· California

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City DNA

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

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Orange
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 74Income: 78Home Value: 90Safety: 100Education: 39Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

138,723

2023 ACS

Median Income

$116,945

2023

Median Home Value

$900,700

2023

Median Rent

$2,252

2023

Median Age

36.9

Unemployment

4.7%

Cost of Living Index

217.3

100 = national avg

Orange is a city in Orange County, California, with a population of 138,723 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Orange is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Orange is $116,945, and the median home value is $900,700. The cost of living index is 217.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,252 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, and the median age is 36.9 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

138,723

Male

70,384

50.7%

Female

68,339

49.3%

Median Age

36.9

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

27.6%

High School or Higher

39.8%

Foreign Born

21.0%

Veterans

2.9%

Married

40.2%

Avg Household Size

3.0

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.488

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

53.6%

Foreign Born

21.0%

White
53.6%
Black
1.6%
Asian
13.1%
Native American
1.3%
Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or More
18.1%
Other
11.9%

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

40.0%

55,461 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

60.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
46,883 (84.5%)
Puerto Rican
720 (1.3%)
Cuban
399 (0.7%)
Dominican
34 (0.1%)
Salvadoran
1,332 (2.4%)
Guatemalan
1,135 (2.0%)
Colombian
245 (0.4%)
Honduran
307 (0.6%)
Ecuadorian
359 (0.6%)
Peruvian
302 (0.5%)
Other Hispanic
3,748 (6.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,604 (8.9%)
Chinese
2,933 (16.2%)
Filipino
4,061 (22.4%)
Vietnamese
4,538 (25.0%)
Korean
1,870 (10.3%)
Japanese
840 (4.6%)
Pakistani
106 (0.6%)
Cambodian
255 (1.4%)
Thai
38 (0.2%)
Laotian
169 (0.9%)
Taiwanese
291 (1.6%)
Other Asian
1,407 (7.8%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
202 (32.4%)
Samoan
52 (8.3%)
Chamorro
98 (15.7%)
Other Pacific Islander
272 (43.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
17 (1.0%)
Other Native American
1,726 (98.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

130,954

English Only

61.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

33,693 speakers

Limited English

12.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
33,693 (25.7%)
Vietnamese
3,819 (2.9%)
Tagalog
2,502 (1.9%)
Other Indo-European
2,386 (1.8%)
Chinese
2,274 (1.7%)
Other Asian
1,613 (1.2%)
Korean
1,312 (1.0%)
Arabic
742 (0.6%)
Slavic Languages
509 (0.4%)
Other Languages
402 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

87.2%

Limited English Proficiency

12.8%

Spanish
31.8% limited English
Vietnamese
46.6% limited English
Tagalog
33.8% limited English
Other Indo-European
21.2% limited English
Chinese
46.4% limited English
Other Asian
27.2% limited English
Korean
61.3% limited English
Arabic
33.8% limited English
Slavic Languages
42.2% limited English
Other Languages
17.7% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,971

2.9% of population

Disability Rate

24.5%

973 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$54,920

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
27.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.8%
Vietnam
33.0%
Korea
5.3%
World War II
0.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
15.0%
35-54
20.3%
55-64
14.6%
65-74
21.6%
75+
28.5%

Male Veterans

3,747

94.4%

Female Veterans

224

5.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$54,920

Non-Veteran Income

$48,062

Difference

$6,858

14.3% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

973

Without Disability

2,998

Disability Rate

24.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

71,543

#1 Ancestry

American

10.5% (14,618)

#2 Ancestry

German

8.8% (12,220)

#3 Ancestry

English

8.0% (11,071)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
10.5%
German
8.8%
English
8.0%
Irish
6.3%
Italian
4.1%
European
2.0%
Scottish
1.4%
French
1.4%
Polish
1.4%
Arab
0.9%
Norwegian
0.9%
Swedish
0.9%
Dutch
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Canadian
0.4%
Russian
0.4%
Sub-Saharan African
0.4%
Portuguese
0.4%
British
0.4%
Danish
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

44,867

Family Households

31,696

70.6%

Married Couples

23,814

53.1%

Non-Family Households

13,171

29.4%

Single Mother Households

5,199

11.6%

Single Father Households

2,683

6.0%

Living Alone

8,981

20.0%

Children Under 18

Total Children

25,886

In Married Couple

19,763

76.3%

With Single Mother

4,418

17.1%

With Single Father

1,705

6.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$133,447

Married Couple Income

$157,332

Single Mother Income

$77,805

Single Father Income

$87,179

Avg Family Size

3.0

Avg Non-Family Size

2.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

3,441

Grandparents Responsible

538

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$116,945

+60% vs national

Per Capita Income

$50,759

+37% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.2%

-33% vs national

Gini Index

0.4450

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.7%

-9% vs national

SNAP Recipients

6.8%

of households

How Orange Compares

Orange vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Orange is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Orange. The median household income here is $116,945.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
9.2%
$25-50K
9.2%
$50-75K
11.6%
$75-100K
12.4%
$100-150K
20.0%
$150-200K
13.7%
$200K+
24.0%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

-38% vs CA avg

Labor Force

75,748

Employed

72,130

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

27.6%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.9

Work from Home

15.9%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

217.3

100 = national avg

+117.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$95,605

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$225,975

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
322.2
Food
139.4
Transportation
178.8
Healthcare
131.5
Utilities
168.1

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 Orange, CA is $116,945, which is 59.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $50,759. The poverty rate of 9.2% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4450, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 75,748. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 69.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 217.3, which is 117.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 322.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $95,605 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,204,000

Median List Price

$1,125,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$636

Days on Market

47

Active Inventory

122

Months of Supply

2.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,095,246

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,080

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

33.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

48.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
33.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
48.4%
Listings with Price Drops
13.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 16.3%List Price ↑ 7.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

48

New Listings

76

Pending Sales

62

Homes Sold ↓ 18.6%New Listings ↑ 18.8%Pending ↓ 15.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$636

Median List $/SF

$617

Sale $/SF ↑ 7.4%List $/SF ↑ 1.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Orange vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Orange 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

$900,700

Median Rent

$2,252

Total Housing Units

46,547

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Owner Occupied

58.1%

Renter Occupied

41.9%

Median Property Tax

$5,950

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,680

Housing Types

Single Family
65.8%
Multi-Family
31.5%
Mobile Home
2.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,950

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.66%

of home value

Median Home Value

$900,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,480

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,950) by the median home value ($900,700). In Orange, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.66%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Orange, CA is $1,204,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 47 days on the market. 33.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $636. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,080/month. About 58.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 46,547 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,950. The effective tax rate is 0.66%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.60

per 1,000 residents

-77% vs national

Property Crime Rate

8.93

per 1,000 residents

-48% vs national

Total Crimes

160

2024

Violent Clearance

80%

cases solved

Property Clearance

5%

cases solved

YoY Change

+12.3%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Orange Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Orange vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Orange 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 ↑ 96.5%Property ↑ 4.5%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Orange police solve 75% of aggravated assault cases but only 3% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent00.00N/A
RobberyViolent20.1250.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent80.4875.0%
BurglaryProperty130.777.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty915.423.3%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty462.746.5%

Orange, CA reported 10 violent crimes and 150 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.60 per 1,000 residents is 77.1% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 80% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 91 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 0.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024101500.608.93
20239920.535.42
20224900.235.22
20214430.252.72
2020131520.829.60
201971240.447.73
2018101080.626.66
201741270.257.79
2016121690.7310.26
201551410.308.54

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

$17.2M

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$16.7M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Winter StormMay 2019$249Kβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2017$2.7M$54K
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$189K
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 48 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.

Orange 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. $17,161,488 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

25.0%

11.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.1%

1.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.1%

0.5pp below 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

34.3%

Arthritis

18.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.5%

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

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

35.5%

Lack of Support

27.6%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

28.0%

Mobility

11.9%

Cognitive

14.2%

Hearing

5.3%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Orange has an obesity rate of 25.0%, which is 11.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 71.8% 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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.9 mi

Providence St. Joseph Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Providence St. Joseph Hospital0.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Uci Health-Orange0.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Children'S Hospital Of Orange County0.9 miChildrensβ€”β€”
Healthbridge Children'S Hospital - Orange1.0 miChildrensβ€”β€”
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim3.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Pop. Served

124,342

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF ORANGE120,7700
EAST ORANGE COUNTY WD - RZ3,4640
COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE1080
EAST ORANGE COUNTY WD - WZβ€”0

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

33.5K MT

Top Emitter

Santiago Canyon Landfill

33.5K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (10,000 - 25,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Santiago Canyon Landfill
County Of Orange California
Waste33,546

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 4 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 33.5K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

69.1%

-12% vs national

Public Transit

1.2%

+32% vs national

Work From Home

15.9%

+71% vs national

Carpool

9.3%

Walk / Bike

3.6%

combined

How Orange's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

11

2023

6-Year Avg

11

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

3

Cyclist

2

Nighttime

8

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231011032
20221921060
202199040
20201111250
201944110
20181111361

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

Commute data for Orange, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 69.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 15.9% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 1.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.3% of workers carpool. 3.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 11 traffic fatalities from 10 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.2%

of households

No Internet

3.1%

of households

Total Households

44,867

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.2%
Cellular Data Plan
91.3%
Satellite
8.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.8%
No Internet Access
3.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.9%

of households

Smartphone

94.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.7%

of households

Tablet

75.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.9%
Smartphone
94.8%
Desktop / Laptop
90.7%
Tablet
75.7%
Smartphone Only
4.2%
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

+68% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+65% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+81% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+10% vs 10,000 - 25,000 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).

Orange vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). 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

4

Population Served

124,342

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF ORANGECommunityPurchased surface water120,7700
EAST ORANGE COUNTY WD - RZCommunityPurchased surface water3,4640
COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGECommunityGround water1080
EAST ORANGE COUNTY WD - WZCommunityPurchased surface water00

95.2% of households in Orange have broadband internet access. 81.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 124,342 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. Orange is located in Orange County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Orange.

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

644

Total Assets

$7.0B

Total Income

$4.4B

Per 10K Residents

46.4

nonprofits

-45.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

70

Median Assets

$173K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
117
Education
67
Human Services
65
Philanthropy
51
Arts & Culture
34
Recreation & Sports
31
Health Care
24
Youth Development
14
Mental Health
13
Animal-Related
12
Public Benefit
12
Housing & Shelter
10
International
9
Food & Agriculture
8
Community Improvement
7
Medical Research
6
Crime & Legal
6
Unknown
6
Environment
3
Voluntary Health
3
Public Safety
3
Civil Rights
3
Science & Tech
2
Employment
1
Social Science
1
Mutual Benefit
1
91.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $6.3B of $7.0B 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 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Orange

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITYEducation$2.3B$1.2B1951
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTYHealth Care$2.2B$1.5B1966
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF ORANGEHealth Care$939.4M$971.1M1977
S L GIMBEL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$332.7M$16.7M2002
THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATIONβ€”$137.3M$51.3M1973
CHOC FOUNDATIONHealth Care$137.0M$71.1M1965
SWENSON FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$97.1M$13.3M1994
CRC REAL ESTATE CORPORATIONHealth Care$87.1M$13.2M1994
ORANGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONUnknown$80.6M$13.0M1996
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AT MISSIONHealth Care$80.2M$103.8M1993
CENTER FOR COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND DIAGNOSIS OF INHERITED BLOODHealth Care$71.3M$133.7M2010
STANLEY W EKSTROM FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$56.4M$3.4M2006
SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONHealth Care$49.6M$6.4M1979
COALITION OF ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY CLINICSHealth Care$44.1M$14.1M1974
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAβ€”$43.1M$18.9M1965
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF ORANGE COUNTY INCCommunity Improvement$37.2M$3.9M1980
WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$30.5M$9.2M2009
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAPhilanthropy$25.8M$21.7M1961
OPEN DOORS INTERNATIONAL INCβ€”$17.3M$30.2M1993
PROVIDENCE SPEECH & HEARING CENTERHealth Care$12.9M$10.8M1967
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF ORANGE COUNTY INCCivil Rights$12.9M$6.4M1985
ORANGE COUNTY CLASSICAL ACADEMYEducation$11.2M$12.4M2020
ST JEANNE DE LESTONNAC FREE CLINICβ€”$11.1M$6.4M1980
SANTIAGO MIDDLE SCHOOLEducation$10.1M$17.9M2007
SHAH HAPPINESS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$9.3M$11.0M2022
GLOBAL GIFTED FOUNDATIONMedical Research$8.9M$4.7M2022
THE SHEEPFOLDβ€”$8.3M$3.2M1964
ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING TRUST INCHousing & Shelter$7.8M$209K2011
CARVER FAMILY FUTURE GENERATION FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.7M$3.5M2011
CASA TERESA INCHuman Services$6.9M$8.1M1990
THE HOLLY & DAVID WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$6.9M$434K2021
MARINA L SCHREYER CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$6.2M$745K2017
ORANGE SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$5.9M$386K1982
TRENT ELIJAH FOUNDATIONReligion$5.3M$4.1M2021
GRANDMAS HOUSE OF HOPEHousing & Shelter$5.0M$5.1M2008
MERIT HOUSING INCORPORATEDHousing & Shelter$4.6M$334K1997
PROJECT ACCESS INCCommunity Improvement$4.2M$16.2M1999
MARATHON COOPERATIVE INCHousing & Shelter$3.7M$783K2017
FRIENDLY CENTER INCβ€”$3.5M$2.9M1967
JOSUE YRION WORLD EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS INCReligion$3.3M$743K2003
MARIPOSA WOMEN AND FAMILY CENTERMental Health$3.2M$3.2M1982
MARYS KITCHENFood & Agriculture$3.1M$2.6M1994
THE PETER AND MARY MUTH FOUNDATIONβ€”$3.1M$531K1984
OLSON FAM FOUNDATION TR 100794Philanthropy$2.9M$481K1995
ORANGE ELDERLY SERVICES INCHuman Services$2.7M$3.0M1986
COAST SOCCER LEAGUE INCRecreation & Sports$2.6M$1.4M1991
JAFARIA ISLAMIC SOCIETYReligion$2.4M$218K2008
SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$2.4M$1.2M1998
BAYANEducation$2.3M$3.9M2019
MISSION PLASTICOSHealth Care$2.3M$1.8M1999

Orange, CA has 644 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $7.0B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 117 organizations. 70 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 46.4 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

1,899

Total Approved

$897.1M

Jobs Supported

24,651

Per 10K Residents

136.9

SBA loans

+30.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

161

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

221 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)82% of all loans

Loans

1,559

Total Amount

$669.9M

Avg Loan

$429,682

Median Loan

$200,000

SBA Guaranteed

$498.0M(74%)

Jobs Supported

16,135

50418% of all loans

Loans

340

Total Amount

$227.2M

Avg Loan

$668,267

Median Loan

$499,000

7(a) β€” 82%504 β€” 18%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

269

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$217.5M

24% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$808,481

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction238 loans
NAICS 23
$120.6M
Professional & Technical Services233 loans
NAICS 54
$90.8M
Wholesale Trade154 loans
NAICS 42
$76.0M
Accommodation & Food Services151 loans
NAICS 72
$70.7M
Retail Trade149 loans
NAICS 44
$66.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Kkyj Inc.2$10.0M
International Trailer Services Inc.4$8.0M
Triple S & H Llc2$5.7M
The Network Pro Inc.2$5.0M
Orange Express Car Wash1$5.0M
Spine and Sports Specialties Medical Group1$5.0M
Companion Care Animal Hospital Inc.1$5.0M
Specialist Roofing and Repair Llc2$5.0M
240 West Chapman Partners Llc1$5.0M
Cooks Tire & Tunes1$4.8M

Orange, CA has received 1,899 SBA loans totaling $897.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,559 loans (82% of the total), supporting 16,135 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 340 loans totaling $227.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Orange is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 221 loans. That works out to 136.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

47

Total Population

1,930,615

Avg Median Income

-$14,077,654

Avg Home Value

-$13,331,425

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9062046,992$122,582$782,000$2,2636.4
9062135,735$94,679$734,400$2,0614.2
9068031,949$83,150$571,300$1,9532.5
9260227,358$150,406$1,323,200$2,89515.1
9260427,750$128,092$993,900$2,7283.4
9260624,499$140,790$1,046,700$2,8453.5
9261233,706$95,938$938,900$2,8036.4
9261429,617$121,276$983,100$2,7734.4
9262061,744$144,572$1,204,100$3,1255.9
9262650,569$117,627$1,037,700$2,5209.7
9264758,794$107,877$963,900$2,4007.5
926558,101$64,602$723,700$1,4430.9
9268390,140$82,703$820,000$2,1019.7
926970N/AN/AN/A0.2
9270148,272$68,697$608,300$1,6503.2
9270362,223$80,817$585,900$1,9224.2
9270480,408$94,249$641,600$2,1477.4
9270548,680$125,928$1,135,600$2,25011.8
9270637,191$96,424$839,100$1,8903.5
9270759,213$99,491$635,600$2,1415.2
9270856,358$111,797$1,018,600$2,5079.1
9278054,495$98,647$832,200$2,2116.3
9278229,947$143,433$1,028,900$2,7785.2
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
9280820,829$148,697$1,036,800$2,8015.0
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
9286936,684$147,047$935,200$2,33513.5
9287052,384$110,575$871,000$2,2676.7
9288649,919$148,170$1,062,200$3,00113.0

Orange, CA has 47 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,930,615. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$14,077,654. The average median home value is -$13,331,425. The average median monthly rent is -$28,366,605.

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