Demographics & People — Orange, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 138,723 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~137,200 |
| Median Age | 37.2 |
| Total Households | 44,867 |
| Family Households | 31,696 |
| Average Household Size | 2.95 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6035 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74,345 |
| Black or African American | 2,206 |
| Asian | 18,112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55,464 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 55,458 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 54,176 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 45,505 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 33,719 |
| American | 14,980 |
| German | 11,425 |
| English | 9,519 |
| Irish | 8,921 |
| Italian | 5,378 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 3,639 |
Language
| English Only | 81,019 |
| Spanish | 33,693 |
| Population 5+ | 130,954 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,120 |
| Population 18+ | 110,291 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| 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 Orange, California.