Demographics & People — Irvine, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 308,160 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~320,100 |
| Median Age | 34.0 |
| Total Households | 111,979 |
| Family Households | 72,180 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6135 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 119,278 |
| Black or African American | 6,294 |
| Asian | 135,940 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34,933 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 164,107 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 53,073 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 34,237 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 22,743 |
| German | 18,592 |
| English | 15,602 |
| Irish | 14,196 |
| Iranian | 10,853 |
| Italian | 8,807 |
| American | 6,048 |
Language
| English Only | 142,944 |
| Spanish | 18,942 |
| Population 5+ | 288,226 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 5,953 |
| Population 18+ | 237,835 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 28.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Irvine, California.