Orange County
COUNTIES | ORANGE COUNTY
Region Overview


Home to over 3 million residents, Orange County is one of the most densely populated counties in California.Comprised of 34 incorporated cities – including Anaheim, Irvine, and Santa Ana – the ‘OC’ has one of the most diverse and powerful economies in the U.S. Orange County’s largest employment sectors are construction, tourism, and health services, and is a leader in sectors such as dental laboratories, computer storage device manufacturing, surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, and biomass electric power generation. Moving forward together, Orange County plans to drive towards a resilient, equitable, and sustainable economy that delivers for all communities in their region.
Orange County is the birthplace of . . .
Innovation


Modular Affordable Housing


Orange County Sustainability Decathlon


UCI Medical Center

Innovation


Modular Affordable Housing

Orange County Sustainability Decathlon

UCI Medical Center
Inspiration


Orange County Regional Consortium (OCRC)


Economic Adjustment Assistance Program


STARBASE 2.0 Los Alamitos

Inspiration


Orange County Regional Consortium (OCRC)

Economic Adjustment Assistance Program

STARBASE 2.0 Los Alamitos

Orange County is a microcosm of all great things about California – multi-culturalism, beaches, sunny weather, and an educated workforce that drives a powerful economy. Our collaborative will build economic equity and enhance affordability for middle and low-income residents.
Orange County Business Council
Region By Numbers

Explore these numbers and additional key Orange County demographic, economic, and business data on the Community & Place-Based Data Tool. Uncover other data tools, regional plans, and resources on the Data & Knowledge Library Page.
Population
3,190,144
Total Households
1,066,460
Total Establishments
166,243
Educational Attainment
Associate
|
8% |
Bachelor’s
|
26% |
Graduate
|
15% |
Labor Force
1,613,807
Regional Contacts

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HRTC Contacts
The Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) will support an inclusive High Road Training Collaborative (HRTC) in this region, in charge of creating economic development recovery and transition strategies. To be a part of this region’s processes to advance economic prosperity and equity, contact the HRTC conveners.
California Community & Place-Based Solutions
1325 J St., Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: 877-345-4633
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