| Orange County | Newport Beach | |
| Area | 798.3 Square Miles | 25.2 Square Miles |
| County | Santa Ana, County Seat | Orange County |
| Population (2008 Estimate) | 3,121,251 | 84,554 |
| Median Age | 33.3 | 41.6 |
| Housing Units | 1,030,289 | 42,711 |
| Median Home Price (June 2008)* | $560,900 | $1,325,000 |
| Per Capita Income (2007 Estimate) | $32,890 | $63,015** |
| Median Family Income (2007 Estimate) | $81,302 | $83,455** |
| Civilian Labor Force | 1,638,700 | 46,896+ |
| Primary Sources (except where noted): Center for Demographic Research, December 2008 and CA Department of Finance, DOF Estimate Release May 2008. * California Association of Realtors, June 2008 Sales & Price Report ** in 1999 dollars + 2007 American Community Survey, US Census Bureau |
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Approximately 75% of all Orange County jobs are in the Industry Clusters listed below. These clusters reflect both key economic drivers for Orange County’s economy and industries that are central to its workforce development.
| Employers by Industry Sector Orange County 2007 |
Employment by Industry Sector Orange County 2007 |
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| Professional Services | 6,050 | 123,808 |
| Management & Admin | 2,503 | 81,959 |
| Energy, Environment & Green (Emerging) | No data available | No data available |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate (FIRE) | 5,397 | 123,935 |
| Construction | 3,447 | 78,949 |
| Healthcare | 4,197 | 122,914 |
| Information Technology | 1,056 | 31,751 |
| Logistics & Transportation | 4,776 | 119,329 |
| Manufacturing | 5,198 | 227,272 |
| Biotechnology (Emerging) | No data available | No data available |
| Tourism and Leisure | 4,310 | 122,254 |
| TOTAL BUSINESSES | 36,934 | 1,032,171 |
| Source: Orange County Workforce Investment Board | ||
