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POPULATION |
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1980*........ 91,788
1990*........110,658
2000*........128,821
2005**......137,751
2010**......146,950 (estimated)
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Sources: *U.S. Census Bureau
**Center for Demographic Research, CSUF
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AGE DISTRIBUTION
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Orange offers experiences for everyone, whether it’s taking high tea in an historic
Queen Anne mansion, skating a half-pipe at the skate park, horseback riding, listening
to a story at the remodeled main library or watching film stars shoot a movie.
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According to the official age distribution in Orange, the two largest population
groups are comprised of young adults from 20 to 34 years of age and middle-aged
adults, from 35 to 54 years.
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0 - 14 Years.....................22.5%
15 - 19 Years.....................7.1%
20 - 34 Years....................23.5%
35 - 54 Years....................29.4%
55 - 64 Years.....................7.9%
65 - 74 Years.....................5.4%
75+ Years..........................4.3%
Median Age: 33.2 years old
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Source: 2000 Census |
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BUSINESS IN ORANGE
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While the City’s original merchants sold farming tools, today’s businesses do everything
from manufacture computer chips and dental equipment, provide state-of-the-art medical
care, finance anything one can imagine, sell cars and, yes, even farming tools.
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Its diverse business community has helped shield Orange from some of the far-reaching
effects of general economic downturns as well as major industry-specific shifts.
Orange businesses serve every imaginable business sector. While some are stronger
than others, they rely on each other, and all are stronger for it. The ability to
utilize local businesses for everything from accounting to shipping to employee
health care makes Orange a particularly strong business location.
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The City Council realizes that maintaining an environment conducive to business
growth is good business for all concerned. About two-thirds of the City’s General
Fund revenue comes from the business community through sales taxes generated and
property taxes, licenses and fees paid.
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Businesses also provide nearly 100,000 jobs, enabling residents from Orange and
neighboring communities to enjoy an enviable quality of life.
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The City of Orange is accessible from five freeways, a toll road, rail line, buses,
etc. – virtually any mode of transportation will take you to Orange.
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MAJOR EMPLOYERS
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Manufacturers
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2,000.....Master-Halco, Inc.
500........Varco International Inc.
500........West American Rubber Co., LLC. (WARCO)
350........SKB Corporation
320........Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Orange
280........Neuvant Aerospace Corp.
250........Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc.
250........Foamex
200........Hamilton Materials Inc.
150........Marcel Electronics
150........Ducommum Aerostructures
150........University Food Service
150........Nursery Supplies, Inc.
150........Crown Sheet Metal
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Non-Manufacturers
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3,300......UCI Medical Center
3,090......St. Joseph Hospital
2,400......Orange Unified School District
1,544......Children’s Hospital of Orange (CHOC)
1,500......Universal Protection Service
1,000......Orange County Transportation Authority
800.........Chapman University
700.........Orange County Children and Family
690.........City of Orange
681.........Toyota of Orange
500.........Santiago Canyon College
440.........Chapman Medical Center
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MAKING SPACE
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The City of Orange Economic Development Department also works to assist businesses
in locating or expanding in Orange. The Department has assisted in facilitating
many developments including corporate headquarters, major manufacturing facilities,
single retail locations and large retail centers such as The Block at Orange and
The Village at Orange.
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Office/Commercial Space.........................7 million sq. ft.
Retail Space....................................6 million sq. ft.
Industrial Space...............................11 million sq. ft.
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EMPLOYMENT (2005)
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Businesses choose Orange for yet another reason—its residents. Orange residents
provide an accessible, talented labor pool that enable businesses to recruit from
their own community, rather than conduct nationwide searches or spend valuable resources
training new-hires. The presence of Santiago Canyon College, a two-year community
college; Chapman University, a comprehensive four-year university, with a Business
School and Law School; and numerous trade and higher learning institutions, enable
companies to draw from an educated work force that meet the needs of almost any
business.
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Labor Force...........................73,500
Employed..............................71,000
Unemployed.............................2,500
Unemployment Rate......................3.4%
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OCCUPATIONS (2005)
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Management, professional, and related occupations...............
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22,816.....37.0%
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Service occupations..................................................................
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8,416.....13.7%
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Sales and office occupations.....................................................
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18,290.....29.7%
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Farming, fishing and forestry occupations.................................
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129......0.2%
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Construction, extraction, and maintenance occupations...........
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4,998......8.1%
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Production, transportation, and material moving occupations..
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6,971....11.3%
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EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY (2000)
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, mining...........................................
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171.......0.3%
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Construction...................................................................................................
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4,538.......7.4%
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Manufacturing.................................................................................................
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9,333.....15.1%
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Wholesale trade.............................................................................................
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2,725......4.4%
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Retail trade.....................................................................................................
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6,648.....10.8%
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Transportation and warehousing, and utilities...............................................
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1,921.......3.1%
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Information.....................................................................................................
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1,531.......2.5%
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Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing.................................
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5,343.......8.7%
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Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services....................................................................................
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8,175.....13.3%
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Educational, health, and social services.........................................................
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10,495.....17.0%
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Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services..............
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5,014.......8.1%
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Other services (except public administration)................................................
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3,466.......5.6%
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Public administration......................................................................................
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2,260.......3.7%
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HOUSING
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The diversity of its neighborhoods has continued to make Orange a sought-after community.
Singles, seniors, executives, and families can all find neighborhoods to suit their
lifestyles. The breadth of activities offered in and around Orange, combined with
a solid reputation as a safe Orange County community, make it a choice residential
location.
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More than 118 years after its founding, Orange continues to grow. Not only in size,
but in response to changing conditions within and around its borders. By being responsive
to changing markets conditions in the real estate and business community, Orange
will continue to flourish.
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2006 Housing Units By Type
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Single Family Detached........................24,872..........57.2%
Single Family Attached...........................5,149..........11.8%
Multi-Family (2-4 units)..........................4,709..........10.8%
Multi-Family (5+ units)...........................7,422..........17.1%
Mobile Homes........................................1,339............3.1%
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Total Housing Units 43,491
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Occupied.................................42,481..........97.7%
Vacant.....................................1,010............2.3%
Persons Per Household...........3.10
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