Orange, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Orange, California is 138,723 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $116,945, the median home value is $900,700, and the median age is 36.9.
The population has grown 0.6% since 2010 (137,103 → 137,941).
138,723
Population
5405
People / sq mi
$116,945
Median Income
$900,700
Median Home Value
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Orange covers 25.7 sq mi of land at 5405 people per square mile.
About Orange, CA
In Orange, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $900,700. Orange is a city in California with a population of 138,723. It ranks #43 among cities in California by population.
Median household income is $116,945, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.4%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $900,700, with typical rent around $2,252.
40.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. A solid 15.9% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Orange — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Orange city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Orange city had a population of 137,103 in 2010 and 137,941 in 2024, a 0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 140,581 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.
137,941
Population (2024)
137,103
Population (2010)
140,581
Peak (2016)
0.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 137,103 |
| 2011 | 138,539 |
| 2012 | 139,372 |
| 2013 | 139,972 |
| 2014 | 139,424 |
| 2015 | 140,503 |
| 2016 | 140,581 |
| 2017 | 140,251 |
| 2018 | 139,449 |
| 2019 | 138,669 |
| 2020 | 139,481 |
| 2021 | 137,834 |
| 2022 | 137,886 |
| 2023 | 138,246 |
| 2024 | 137,941 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$116,945
Median Household Income
$50,759
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$900,700
Median Home Value
$2,252
Median Rent
58.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.1%
High School+
40.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
69.1%
Public Transit
15.9%
Work From Home
26.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.0%
Foreign Born
61.9%
Non-English at Home
3.6%
Veterans
9.0%
With Disability
93.8%
Health Insurance
97.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Information | 8.5% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.2% |
| Retail Trade | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orange, California has a population of 138,723 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Orange, California is $116,945, with 5.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Orange, California is $900,700, with median monthly rent at $2,252 and a homeownership rate of 58.1%.
The median age in Orange, California is 36.9 years. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.
The population has grown 0.6% since 2010 (137,103 → 137,941).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.