Orange County, CA

County in California, West · ranked on 44 metrics

Rank among US counties

Orange County, CA is a county in California with a population of 3,140,987 (6th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 33rd of 2,916), Median Household Income (65th of 3,093), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (70th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,079th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,116th of 3,094).

Population
3.1M
6th highest of 3,094
Density
3,960.9
28th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-1.42%
2,241st highest of 3,094
Area
793
1,066th highest of 3,094
Region
West
California

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Obesity (%)23.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 33rd of 2,916
  2. Adults Who Smoke (%)9.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 41st of 2,916
  3. Median Household Income$116,289
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    65th of 3,093
  4. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)95.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    70th of 3,094
  5. Heating Degree Days per Year1,396
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    96th of 3,050
  6. Median Income$116,289
    Poorest Counties
    65th of 2,000
  7. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)44.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    183rd of 3,094
  8. Adults with Depression (%)19.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 231st of 2,916
  9. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)16.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 433rd of 2,916
  10. Poverty Rate (%)9.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    675th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$2,434
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,086th of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$962,600
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,079th of 3,092
  3. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)71.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,361st of 2,916
  4. Average Commute (Minutes)26.7
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,116th of 3,094
  5. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,230
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,690th of 3,050
  6. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)19.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,448th of 2,916
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,070th of 2,916
  8. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)36.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,159th of 3,094
  9. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 977th of 2,916
  10. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)16.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 776th of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (71), weakest Economics (62). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 17 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. San Diego County, CA88% similar
  2. Los Angeles County, CA85% similar
    Compared on 16 of 17
  3. Ventura County, CA84% similar
  4. Contra Costa County, CA84% similar
    Compared on 15 of 17
  5. Napa County, CA83% similar
    Compared on 15 of 17

Quick answers

What is the population of Orange County, CA?
Orange County, CA has a population of 3,140,987, 6th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Orange County, CA rank best at?
Among US counties, Orange County, CA ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 33rd of 2,916); Median Household Income (65th of 3,093); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (70th of 3,094).
Where does Orange County, CA rank worst?
Orange County, CA ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,079th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,116th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Orange County, CA?
Rankodex ranks Orange County, CA on 44 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

44 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics