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Irvine By The Numbers

Irvine is a fairly young city—incorporated at the end of 1971, with just over 10,000 residents. Since then, it's population has grown substantially—the most recent numbers indicate over 200,000. As the city has matured, the rate of growth has slowed to an approximate 2% per year, since 1990.

As Irvine is a relatively new city, the majority of the population is under the age of 55. While in 1990, that was only 12% of the population, it's expected that by 2020, about 28% of the Irvine's population will be over the age of 55.

In terms of racial diversity, Irvine is:
White: 49.7%
Asian: 36.2%
Hispanic: 9%
Black: 1.7%
Other: 3.3%

Other interesting facts about Irvine include:

High School Graduates: 96.3%
College Graduates: 64.1%
Median Family Income: $109,138
Median Value: $562,000
Dwelling Units: 75,331
Average Rent: $1,776
Registered Voters: 113,378
Employment: 196,700

Incorporated: December 28, 1971
Form of Government: Charter Law, City Council, City Manager
City Incorporated Area: 65 miles
Sphere of Influence Area: 74 miles
City Tree: Camphor
City Flower: Lily of the Nile
City Vegetable: Asparagus
City Insect: Western Swallowtail Butterfly
Elevation: 45 feet (City Hall)
Average Annual Rainfall: 10-13 inches
Average Temperature in Jan: 56 degrees
Average Temperature in Aug: 71 degrees

Sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2008, City of Irvine, OC County Register Voters