Irvine, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Irvine | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 281,464 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4269.8 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.08% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.7 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 106,127 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Irvine grew by 48.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 292,716 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Irvine has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Irvine | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $129,837 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.92% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Irvine is about 34% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Irvine | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $897,141 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,877 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 45.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Irvine is about 26.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,877 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Irvine spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 177 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Irvine | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 177 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,479 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 26.0% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 31,859 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,710 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Irvine is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Irvine has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Irvine | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Irvine has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Irvine | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Irvine, California.
What is the population of Irvine, California?
The population of Irvine, California is 281,464, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Irvine, California?
The population density of Irvine, California is 4269.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Irvine, California?
The median household income in Irvine, California is $129,837, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Irvine, California?
The median home price in Irvine, California is $897,141, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Irvine, California?
The unemployment rate in Irvine, California is 5.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.