Orange County, CA

Labor Force Summary

Population

3119815

/ As of 2024 /

Decreased

51036

/ over the last 5 years /

Projected to decrease by

61155

/ over the next 5 years /

Employment Decreased

0.2%

/ From 2019-2025 /

Total Regional Employment

1852705

/ As of 2024 /

3,480

/ Growth since 2019 /

Projected growth by 59,822 over the next 5 years

Population w/ Associates Degree

7.6%

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

27.2%

Total Employable Population

3107078

Not in Labor Force

913069

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

1641193

/ Unemployed: 60099 /

Under 16

552816

/ & Military, Institutional /

Unemployment Rate

3.66%

/ April 2025 /

Increasing from

8.91%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2025 /

Healthcare and Social Assistance

Accommodation and Food Services

Government

Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months

24048

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2025 /

Management

Healthcare Support

Community and Social Service

Business & Financial Operations

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2025 /

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Office and Administration Support

Sales & Related

Management

Business and Financial Operations

Data provided by Lightcast.

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