Orange County, California Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

3,165,820

Diversity Score

69.6

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.9%%

Orange County, California Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Orange County, California Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)1,168,19936.9%
Hispanic or Latino1,082,93134.2%
Asian701,67222.2%
Two or More Races136,5444.3%
Black / African American47,8851.5%
Other Race16,3890.5%
Pacific Islander8,4520.3%
Native American3,7480.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Orange County, California

The largest racial or ethnic group in Orange County, California is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 36.9% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Orange County, California has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 69.6/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.
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