Orcutt, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Orcutt, California is 31,284 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 261st-largest city in California. The median household income is $108,682, the median home value is $587,000, and the median age is 40.4.
31,284
Population
2891
People / sq mi
$108,682
Median Income
$587,000
Median Home Value
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Orcutt covers 10.8 sq mi of land at 2891 people per square mile.
About Orcutt, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Orcutt: the median home is valued at $587,000. With 31,284 residents, Orcutt is a city in California.
Households take in a median $108,682, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.0%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $587,000, with typical rent around $2,094.
Roughly 32.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 8.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Orcutt — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$108,682
Median Household Income
$49,178
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$587,000
Median Home Value
$2,094
Median Rent
78.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.4%
High School+
32.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.0%
Drive Alone
78.0%
Public Transit
8.6%
Work From Home
21.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.2%
Foreign Born
79.8%
Non-English at Home
9.5%
Veterans
13.4%
With Disability
95.6%
Health Insurance
95.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.5% |
| Construction | 11.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.0% |
| Public Administration | 7.0% |
| Information | 6.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 4.7% |
| Retail Trade | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orcutt, California has a population of 31,284 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 261st-largest city in California.
The median household income in Orcutt, California is $108,682, with 4.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Orcutt, California is $587,000, with median monthly rent at $2,094 and a homeownership rate of 78.0%.
The median age in Orcutt, California is 40.4 years. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
Orcutt Cdp, CA Climate
Orcutt Cdp, CA has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F) and receives about 457 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.8°C
Avg Temp
457
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 53° | 92 mm |
| February | 12° / 54° | 97 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 82 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 32 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 7 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 1 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 0 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 1 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 8 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 17 mm |
| November | 14° / 57° | 51 mm |
| December | 11° / 52° | 69 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Orcutt Cdp, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Orcutt Cdp, CA are typically August, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 25°C high). The coldest is December (near 4°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.