As of 2026 the population of Orange County Regional Data is 3,174,390. The population is expected to grow to 3,182,163 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.05%.
The median age of Orange County Regional Data residents is 40.
The diversity index of Orange County Regional Data is 84.8, meaning that there is a 85% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Orange County Regional Data is $168,894 and projected to be $188,526 in 2031. Per capita income is $58,953, projected to be $66,865 in 2031. 9.7% of households – 308,019 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,095,405 and the average disposable income is $119,314.
There are 1,165,821 housing units in Orange County Regional Data; 613,173 are owner-occupied, 490,638 are rented, and 62,010 are vacant. The average home value is $1,145,372, with 106,945 homes built in 2010 or later, and 28,272 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 162,830 businesses in Orange County Regional Data, employing 1,523,772 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,565,842 age 16 and above. 199,588 workers commute into Orange County Regional Data from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,360,097 residents both live and work in/around Orange County Regional Data. The average travel time is 26.7 minutes. 1.61% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.18% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,057,284 drive alone, 139,549 carpool, and 18,009 take public transportation. 58,976 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 290,235 residents work from home.
401,674 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 185,256 have associates degrees, 689,878 have bachelor’s degrees, and 383,114 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
