Orange, CA Demographics

A map of Orange's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	55,223	57,575	39.9%	41.2%
White	54,257	55,330	39.2%	39.5%
Asian	19,090	18,058	13.8%	12.9%
Multiracial	6,775	5,444	4.9%	3.9%
Black	2,073	2,221	1.5%	1.6%
Native American/Other	848	1,283	0.6%	0.9%

Orange, California has an estimated population of 138,266, a slight decrease from the 139,911 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.9% Hispanic, 39.2% White, 13.8% Asian, 4.9% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orange, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orange has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Orange, that probability was 65.6% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orange is ranked the 43rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Orange was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orange's White Population

54,257 residents of Orange, or 39.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orange is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Orange ranks 1065th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Orange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 39.2%.

Orange is more White than neighboring Anaheim (22.8% White), Tustin (25.5% White), and Placentia (36.6% White). Orange is less White than neighboring Villa Park (60.9% White), and North Tustin (56.3% White).

Orange's Black Population

2,073 residents of Orange, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orange is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Orange ranks 528th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Black residents' share of Orange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Orange is more Black than neighboring Villa Park (0.6% Black), and North Tustin (0.9% Black). Orange is less Black than neighboring Anaheim (2.3% Black), Tustin (2.5% Black), and Placentia (2.1% Black).

Orange's Asian Population

19,090 residents of Orange, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orange is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Orange ranks 229th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Asian residents' share of Orange's population has increased from 12.9% to 13.8%.

Orange is less Asian than neighboring Villa Park (19.7% Asian), North Tustin (14.7% Asian), Anaheim (18% Asian), Tustin (26.2% Asian), and Placentia (18.4% Asian).

Orange's Hispanic Population

55,223 residents of Orange, or 39.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orange is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Orange ranks 470th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Orange's population has decreased from 41.2% to 39.9%.

Orange is more Hispanic than neighboring Villa Park (14.5% Hispanic), North Tustin (21.6% Hispanic), and Placentia (37.9% Hispanic). Orange is less Hispanic than neighboring Anaheim (53.2% Hispanic), and Tustin (41.2% Hispanic).

Orange's Native American/Other Population

848 residents of Orange, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Orange is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Orange ranks 1102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Orange is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Tustin (0.4% Native American/Other). Orange is less Native American/Other than neighboring Villa Park (1.7% Native American/Other), Anaheim (0.8% Native American/Other), Tustin (0.8% Native American/Other), and Placentia (0.8% Native American/Other).

Orange's Multiracial Population

6,775 residents of Orange, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orange is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Orange ranks 994th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Orange's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.9%.

Orange is more Multiracial than neighboring Villa Park (2.7% Multiracial), Anaheim (3% Multiracial), Tustin (3.7% Multiracial), and Placentia (4.3% Multiracial). Orange is less Multiracial than neighboring North Tustin (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.