Orange County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Orange County, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Orange County, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Orange County, Florida. The estimated population of Orange County, Florida is 1,409,949 people, with a median age of 35.7.

We can look at the total population in Orange County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,409,949
+2.63%
+9.28%
2020
1,373,784
+1.78%
-
2019
1,349,746
+2.16%
-
2018
1,321,194
+2.4%
-
2017
1,290,216
 - -

Population of Orange County, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
38.2%
41.6%
 -8.17%
Black/African American
19.5%
19.9%
 -2.01%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
32.6%
30.2%
 +7.95%
Asian
5.1%
5.1%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
2.4%
 +45.83%
Other
0.9%
0.7%
 +28.57%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Orange County, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.7 +1.13% 35.1 +1.74% 36.3 +0.55%
2020 35.3 +0.57% 34.5 +0.88% 36.1 +0.84%
2019 35.1 +0.57% 34.2 +0.59% 35.8 +0.28%
2018 34.9 +0.58% 34 +0.59% 35.7 +0.28%
2017 34.7 - 33.8 - 35.6 -

The median age of Orange County, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 82,081 +5.89% 77,936 +4.89% 87,009 81,794
10 to 19 85,340 +7.39% 83,990 +8.08% 91,741 90,960
20 to 29 110,984 -0.32% 109,746 +3.11% 110,602 113,184
30 to 39 95,880 +13.36% 97,142 +12.61% 109,339 109,974
40 to 49 87,185 +11.28% 88,820 +8.77% 97,381 96,852
50 to 59 79,598 +9.87% 85,172 +6.85% 87,711 91,153
60 to 69 53,054 +17.14% 59,515 +15.53% 62,694 69,292
70+ 39,713 +19.81% 54,060 +14.11% 48,169 62,094

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Orange County, Florida is $65,784.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Orange County.

  • Under 25
    $38,505.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,450.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,516.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,358.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Orange County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Orange County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Orange County, Florida is currently $93,403.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.11% of households in Orange County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Orange County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.11%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Orange County is $33,498.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Orange County by the total population of Orange County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Orange County, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Orange County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Orange County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Orange County over the age of 16 is 1,132,835.

Of those people, a total of 67.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Orange County is 63.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 74,390 26.10% 22.70%
20 to 24 years 104,339 72.80% 9.40%
25 to 29 years 119,447 85.90% 6.30%
30 to 34 years 113,399 84.90% 4.60%
35 to 44 years 205,518 84.20% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 185,422 82.50% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 88,071 73.30% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 72,898 58.70% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 104,422 28.40% 6.10%
75 years and over 64,929 5.90% 4.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Orange County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 648,063 66.60% 4.20%
Black or African American 223,671 69.30% 8.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,606 54.70% 12.10%
Asian 62,411 64.60% 5.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1,199 73.00% 15.30%
Other 76,517 66.90% 6.50%
Two or more races 118,368 68.60% 7.20%
Hispanic or Latino 357,455 68.40% 5.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 458,323 65.90% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Orange County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Orange County is 716,749, with median earnings of $35,126.00.

Women in Orange County, Florida earning approximately 77.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 716,749 $35,126.00
Male 376,337 $39,906.00
Female 340,412 $31,073.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 78,944 $68,228.00
Business and Financial 39,071 $57,254.00
Computer and Mathematical 24,350 $69,581.00
Architecture and Engineering 14,942 $76,194.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4,024 $56,566.00
Community and Social Service 9,583 $44,875.00
Legal 8,582 $66,534.00
Educational and Library 35,430 $41,937.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17,820 $36,452.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42,131 $62,662.00
Healthcare Support 16,522 $26,958.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9,716 $27,086.00
Law Enforcement 3,850 $52,340.00
Food Preparation and Serving 52,400 $19,651.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31,824 $21,800.00
Personal Care and Service 22,120 $20,186.00
Sales 85,660 $30,050.00
Office and Administrative Support 84,454 $30,288.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,958 $15,918.00
Construction and Extraction 36,336 $32,838.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 17,223 $40,125.00
Production 22,070 $28,756.00
Transportation and Material Moving 33,429 $30,986.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 44,678 $79,493.00 34,266 $57,580.00
Business and Financial 17,922 $68,620.00 21,149 $48,797.00
Computer and Mathematical 18,359 $75,344.00 5,991 $57,046.00
Architecture and Engineering 12,195 $79,003.00 2,747 $73,327.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1,525 $54,410.00 2,499 $58,373.00
Community and Social Service 3,066 $52,740.00 6,517 $42,330.00
Legal 3,890 $103,906.00 4,692 $56,348.00
Educational and Library 9,578 $45,854.00 25,852 $40,420.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10,479 $40,431.00 7,341 $31,956.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12,806 $80,054.00 29,325 $56,470.00
Healthcare Support 3,579 $26,633.00 12,943 $27,012.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6,777 $30,863.00 2,939 $21,680.00
Law Enforcement 2,844 $55,523.00 1,006 $48,239.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27,153 $21,429.00 25,247 $17,096.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 17,629 $25,228.00 14,195 $18,480.00
Personal Care and Service 7,316 $21,481.00 14,804 $19,071.00
Sales 42,913 $38,402.00 42,747 $22,245.00
Office and Administrative Support 24,306 $31,043.00 60,148 $29,932.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 885 $16,757.00 1,073 $14,518.00
Construction and Extraction 34,099 $33,319.00 2,237 $20,516.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16,409 $40,514.00 814 $32,656.00
Production 13,984 $33,835.00 8,086 $22,079.00
Transportation and Material Moving 26,585 $32,679.00 6,844 $22,723.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 475,292 households in Orange County, with an average household size of 2.9 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 316,908 families in Orange County with an average family size of 3.47 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 220,661 26,420 69,827 158,384
Average Household Size 3.5 3.7 3.93 1.48
Total Families 220,661 26,420 69,827 0
Average Household Size 3.45 3.29 3.62 0

Poverty

Of the 316,908 families in Orange County, 10.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Orange County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 554,517 housing units in Orange County, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 475,292 85.71%
Vacant 79,225 14.29%

36.36% of the total 554,517 housing units in Orange County are rental units. This is approximately 201,634 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 268,761 are occupied by the owner - or 48.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Orange County is $1,375.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Orange County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    4,897
  • Less than $500
    4,898
  • $500 to $999
    31,194
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    86,410
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    55,362
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    17,117
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    4,610
  • $3,000 or more
    2,043

Property Value

The median value of a property in Orange County is $276,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Orange County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    12,183
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    11,381
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19,692
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    31,066
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    77,471
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    81,504
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    27,616
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7,848

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Orange County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Orange County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    8,188
  • 1940 to 1949
    8,303
  • 1950 to 1959
    36,615
  • 1960 to 1969
    38,700
  • 1970 to 1979
    66,958
  • 1980 to 1989
    102,036
  • 1990 to 1999
    103,688
  • 2000 to 2009
    117,112
  • 2010 to 2013
    71,833
  • 2014 or later
    1,084

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Orange County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    24,148
  • 1 vehicle available
    169,191
  • 2 vehicles available
    197,831
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    84,122

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Orange County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Orange County that commute to work in a particular way.

28.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Orange County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    7,689
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    31,002
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    57,522
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    87,744
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    103,357
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    52,834
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    125,117
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    27,133
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    33,244
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    63,559
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    29,601
  • 90 or more minutes
    13,679

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Orange County, Florida in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Orange County, Florida

We have data for 56 places in Orange County, Florida. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.