City Profile
Demographic Composition*
| Category | Measure | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,965 People | ||||
| Median Age |
38.2 years old |
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| *2020 Census State Adjusted Redistricting Data |
Distribution by Ethnicity & Race*
| Ethnicity | Distribution |
|---|---|
| White | 53.2% |
| Black | 1.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian | 18.5% |
| Native Hawaiian | 0.1% |
| Some Other Race | 0.1% |
| Two or More | 4.0% |
| *Esri, January 2019 |
Hispanic/Latino is not a racial category. Consequently, a person that identifies as Hispanic/Latino is also included into the general racial categories (i.e. White, Black, American Indian, Asian, Native American, Other, or Two or More races). Residents that self-identify as Hispanic/Latino represent approximately 21.9% of the total population.*
Employment Profile*
| Profession | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Agricultural, Forestry, and Oil/Gas Extraction | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing and Wholesale & Retail Trade | 26.4% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 2.6% |
| Information and Utilities | 3.5% |
| Finance and Insurance | 6.0% |
| Real Estate and Rental & Leasing | 2.5% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12.1% |
| Administrative and Waste Management | 3.6% |
| Educational Services | 8.4% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 11.4% |
| Accommodation, Food, and Recreation | 15.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| *Esri, January 2019 |
Development*
| Type | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Residential | 3,756 Acres |
| Commercial and Professional Office | 353 Acres |
| Business Park and Light Industrial | 925 Acres |
| Open Space and Parks | 3,065 Acres |
| *Based on Lake Forest General Plan |
Housing*
| Category | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,492 |
| Households | 29,338 |
| *Esri, January 2019 |
Major Employers
| Company | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Panasonic Avionics | 2,290 Employees |
| loanDepot | 2,049 Employees |
| Oakley | 1,400 Employees |
| Schneider Electric | 500 Employees |
| Spectrum Brands HHI | 494 Employees |
| Cox Communications | 491 Employees |
| Bal Seal Engineering | 423 Employees |
| Home Depot USA Inc. | 348 Employees |
| Walmart | 340 Employees |
| Alcon Research | 315 Employees |
| Toshiba America Business Solutions | 300 Employees |
| Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA | 300 Employees |
| Apria Healthcare Group | 282 Employees |
| Herbalife | 256 Employees |
| Dynacast | 207 Employees |
| Del Taco | 195 Employees |
| Applied Medical | 65 Employees |
Distance to Airports
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County | 11 Miles |
| Long Beach Airport | 25 Miles |
| LA/Ontario International Airport | 45 Miles |
| Los Angeles International Airport | 50 Miles |
Distance to Ports
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Long Beach | 25 Miles |
| Los Angeles | 45 Miles |
Regional Destinations
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Irvine Spectrum | 3 Miles |
| Beaches | 7 Miles |
| Inland Empire | 28 Miles |
| Los Angeles | 45 Miles |
| San Diego | 77 Miles |
Nearby Colleges and Universities
| Institution | Distance |
|---|---|
| Irvine Valley Community College | 8.8 Miles |
| Concordia University | 9.2 Miles |
| University of California, Irvine | 11.6 Miles |
| Saddleback Community College | 12.0 Miles |
| Soka University | 12.9 Miles |
| Chapman University | 18.1 Miles |
| California State University, Fullerton | 24.1 Miles |
Educational Attainment (Population 25+)*
| Education | Distribution |
|---|---|
| No College | 20.5% |
| Some College | 21.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.3% |
| Professional Degree or Higher | 17.3% |
| *Esri, January 2019 |