Orange County California Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Orange County California area was $100,559 in 2021, the latest figures available. Orange County median household income is $15,652 higher than the median California household income and $30,842 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Orange County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Orange County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Orange County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| California | $84,907 | -1.88% | +4.54% |
| Orange County | $100,559 | -2.21% | +3.83% |
Trends in Orange County, CA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Orange is $100,559. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $102,835 and is now $2,276 (2.21%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Orange County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Orange County
| Date | US | California | Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,907 | $100,559 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $86,534 | $102,835 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $85,246 | $101,666 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $81,221 | $96,847 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,363 | $95,292 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,480 | $92,397 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,761 | $89,689 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,949 | $87,414 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $70,119 | $86,397 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,956 | $85,099 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $69,160 | $87,276 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $74,599 | $90,971 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,527 | $95,968 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $74,584 | $91,723 |
Orange County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Orange County was $113,908 in 2021. Compared to the median California family income, Orange County median family income is $16,520 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Orange County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Orange County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| California | $97,388 | -1.42% | +4.75% |
| Orange County | $113,908 | -1.55% | +3.45% |
Trends in Orange County, CA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Orange is $113,908. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $115,702 and is now $1,794 (1.55%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Orange County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Orange County
| Date | US | California | Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,388 | $113,908 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $98,790 | $115,702 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $96,837 | $113,574 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $92,969 | $110,105 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $90,641 | $107,223 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,341 | $103,942 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,146 | $100,569 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,353 | $97,732 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $79,476 | $96,530 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $78,280 | $96,531 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,046 | $98,588 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,861 | $101,410 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,398 | $108,743 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,497 | $103,465 |
Orange County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Orange County was $47,334 in 2021. Compared to the median California per capita income, Orange County median per capita income is $4,938 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Orange County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Orange County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| California | $42,396 | -0.95% | +5.84% |
| Orange County | $47,334 | -0.10% | +5.15% |
Trends in Orange County, CA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Orange is $47,334. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $47,381 and is now $47 (0.10%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Orange County, California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Orange County
| Date | US | California | Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $42,396 | $47,334 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $42,804 | $47,381 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $41,747 | $45,781 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $40,056 | $45,017 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,735 | $43,147 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,697 | $43,182 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,123 | $40,770 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,872 | $39,964 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,382 | $39,421 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,505 | $38,786 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,633 | $39,284 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,299 | $40,865 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $37,566 | $44,267 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,272 | $43,288 |
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