Irvine is a city located in Orange County California. Irvine has a 2024 population of 316,691. Irvine is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 308,411 in 2020.
The average household income in Irvine is $160,291 with a poverty rate of 12.48%. The median age in Irvine is 33.8 years: 33.3 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
Irvine is a planned city that was developed during the 1960s in Orange County.
The city has been named as one of the best places to live in the United States. It has also been ranked multiple times as one of the country’s safest cities. It has also been named as one of the happiest places to live in the US. The city is home to many international company headquarters, including Mazda, Samsung, Toshiba, Kia, and Asics.
The city of Irvine's population grew substantially as city planning was underway. At the time of the 1970 census, the community was just over 10,000. This increased to over 62,000 over the next ten years. In its short history, it continues to grow at a rapid rate, most recently growing by over 25% between the 2010 census and estimates taken in 2016. The educational and employment opportunities offered by this planned city are just a few of the contributing factors to expected future population growth.
Irvine was first inhabited approximately 2,0000 years ago. It was settled by Europeans in 1769 and was used for private use and missions. The Irvine Ranch, as it was known, was parceled out by the Mexican government following Mexico’s independence from Spain in 1821. In 1864, 50,000 acres of the land was sold to a group of men including James Irvine. The group also purchased a 47,000-acre parcel. Irvine then bought out his partners and owned 110,000 acres of land. After his death, Irvine’s son inherited the ranch and created The Irvine Company, which grew crops including olives and citrus. After James Irvine, Jr. died in the 1940s, his son took over. It was at that time that he allowed urban development to occur. After his death, the University of California purchased 1,000 acres for $1 for a new campus.
William Pereira and The Irvine Company partnered to create a planned city for 50,000 people. This new area would be known as Irvine, while the agricultural area was to be called East Irvine. In the 1970s, a vote was taken, and communities opted to create a larger city. Today, the city is divided into “villages” that are divided by streets. Each township village has a similar design and boasts commercial centers, schools, and churches. Today, Irvine is home to many higher education institutions, as well as the headquarters for many large companies in the tech and semiconductor industries.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Irvine was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Asian | 134,995 | 44.33% |
White | 122,058 | 40.08% |
Two or more races | 31,317 | 10.28% |
Other race | 8,375 | 2.75% |
Black or African American | 5,978 | 1.96% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,144 | 0.38% |
Native American | 660 | 0.22% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 110,465 | 2.67 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
Married | 55,716 | 3.35 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
Non Family | 39,451 | 1.57 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
Female | 10,409 | 3.02 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
Male | 4,889 | 2.92 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
43.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 3,251 | 1.64% |
Associates Degree | 12,851 | 6.48% |
Bachelors Degree | 76,758 | 38.69% |
Graduate Degree | 62,168 | 31.33% |
High School Graduate | 13,820 | 6.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 4,073 | 2.05% |
Some College | 25,494 | 12.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
Asian | 86,412 | 83,503 | 68,847 |
White | 79,842 | 78,408 | 54,526 |
Hispanic | 19,658 | 17,752 | 8,752 |
2+ Races | 14,851 | 13,536 | 8,138 |
Other Race | 5,143 | 4,551 | 2,289 |
Black | 3,232 | 2,894 | 1,686 |
Islander | 861 | 725 | 151 |
Native American | 479 | 431 | 129 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $81,928 | $101,972 | $65,514 |
Graduate Degree | $117,026 | $140,795 | $94,564 |
High School Graduate | $45,188 | $52,585 | $28,777 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $25,932 | $26,634 | $25,724 |
Overall | $79,893 | $100,070 | $63,825 |
Some College | $50,593 | $64,539 | $39,259 |
$79,893
Average Earnings
$100,070
Average Male
$63,825
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.58% of Irvine residents speak only English, while 50.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 29.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Asian | 130,673 | 18,566 | 14.21% |
White | 106,519 | 10,083 | 9.47% |
Hispanic | 31,876 | 4,652 | 14.59% |
Multiple | 29,943 | 3,919 | 13.09% |
Other | 7,600 | 1,092 | 14.37% |
Black | 5,450 | 812 | 14.9% |
Islander | 1,117 | 253 | 22.65% |
Native | 616 | 26 | 4.22% |
12.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.88%
Male Poverty Rate
13.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Irvine is Islander, with 22.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Irvine is Native, with 4.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 22.37% |
High School | 19.36% |
Some College | 11.42% |
Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Male Unemployed | 26.26% |
Female Unemployed | 25.95% |
Female Employed | 5.7% |
Male Employed | 3.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $153,615 | $190,562 |
Households | $122,948 | $160,291 |
Married Families | $174,408 | $214,545 |
Non Families | $76,081 | $101,009 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,953
Number of Veterans
5,601
Male Veterans
352
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Second Gulf War | 2,018 |
Vietnam | 1,495 |
First Gulf War | 1,132 |
Korea | 554 |
World War II | 139 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
75+ | 1,512 |
35 to 54 | 1,445 |
65 to 74 | 1,151 |
18 to 34 | 1,071 |
55 to 64 | 774 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 3,611 | 3.56% |
Asian | 1,178 | 1.13% |
Hispanic | 718 | 2.74% |
2+ Races | 706 | 3.73% |
Black | 273 | 5.87% |
Islander | 151 | 16.89% |
Other Race | 34 | 0.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.55%
Born in Irvine
60.43%
Native Born
39.57%
Foreign Born
19.43%
Non Citizen
20.15%
Naturalized
60.43% of Irvine residents were born in the United States, with 41.55% having been born in California. 19.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 327,041 | 2,070 | 0.64% |
2028 | 324,971 | 2,070 | 0.64% |
2027 | 322,901 | 2,070 | 0.65% |
2026 | 320,831 | 2,070 | 0.65% |
2025 | 318,761 | 2,070 | 0.65% |
2024 | 316,691 | 2,070 | 0.66% |
2023 | 314,621 | 1,801 | 0.58% |
2022 | 312,820 | 8,562 | 2.81% |
2021 | 304,258 | -4,153 | -1.35% |
2020 | 308,411 | 29,352 | 10.52% |
2019 | 279,059 | 4,689 | 1.71% |
2018 | 274,370 | 6,718 | 2.51% |
2017 | 267,652 | 9,000 | 3.48% |
2016 | 258,652 | 6,506 | 2.58% |
2015 | 252,146 | 6,651 | 2.71% |
2014 | 245,495 | 8,463 | 3.57% |
2013 | 237,032 | 9,174 | 4.03% |
2012 | 227,858 | 7,098 | 3.22% |
2011 | 220,760 | 6,389 | 2.98% |
2010 | 214,371 | 0 | 0% |
2000 | 143,072 | 32,742 | 29.68% |
1990 | 110,330 | 48,196 | 77.57% |
1980 | 62,134 | 55,134 | 787.63% |
1970 | 7,000 | 3,000 | 75% |
1960 | 4,000 | 3,900 | 3900% |
1940 | 100 | -326,941 | -99.97% |