 | Demographics Information
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| Incorporated |
December 28, 1971 |
| Form of Government |
Charter Law,
City Council - City Manager
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| City Incorporated Area |
65 miles |
| Sphere of Influence Area |
74 miles
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| City Tree |
Camphor |
| City Flower |
Lily of the Nile |
| City Vegetable |
Asparagus |
| City Insect |
Western Swallowtail Butterfly |
| Elevation |
45 Feet (City Hall)
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| Average Annual Rainfall |
10-13 inches |
| Average Temperature: Jan |
56 degrees |
| Average Temperature: Aug |
71 degrees |
Population growth as a yearly percentage has slowed considerably as the City has matured. Between 1970 and 1980, population increases averaged 20% per year. Between 1980 and 1990, the average increase dropped to 8% per year; and since 1990, the annual increase has averaged 2% per year.
Because the City of Irvine is a relatively new City and started with a young population base, only 12.7% of Irvine's population was in the over-55 category in 1990. By the year 2020, however, 28% of the City's population is expected to be over 55. Where today there are about 21,000 residents over the age of 55, in 25 years that number is expected to grow to over 60,000.
| Population: |
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YEAR
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POPULATION
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| 1971 |
10,081*
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| 1975 |
31,750
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| 1980 |
62,127**
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| 1985 |
84,400
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| 1990 |
110,330**
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| 1995 |
120,000
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| 2000 |
143,072**
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| 2005 |
179,975
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2006
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188,172
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2007
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195,080
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2008
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202,947
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| 2009 |
207,380
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| 2010 |
212,375
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| 2011 |
219,156**
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According to the US Census Bureau, Irvine is now the 98th largest city in the US. (data from July 2008)
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* Unofficial estimate
** Census data as of January 1, 2011 for listed year
(Source: California Department of Finance – Demographic Research Unit)
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Parks & Landscape Areas:
Community Parks
Neighborhood Parks
Athletic Infields
Sports Fields
Off-Street Bicycle Trails
Open Space Preservation Areas
Streetscape
Trees
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18
37
43 Fields
129 acres
44 miles
5,200 acres
781 acres
63,488 |
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| Circulation System: |
1,742 lane miles |
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Education:
High School Graduates
College Graduates
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96%
65%
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Based on U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American
Community Survey
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| Ethnicity: |
White
Asian
Hispanic
Black
Other |
45.1%
39.0%
9.2%
1.6%
5.1% |
| Based on 2010 U.S. Census Bureau Data |
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| Income: |
| Median Family Income |
$84,950 |
| Based on U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey |
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| Housing: |
Dwelling Units
City of Irvine Land Use Database - excludes institutional housing
Median Value
(Single Family, condominiums and new homes)
DataQuick: Home sales recorded in January 2011
Median Rent
Based on U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey |
80,138
$559,000
$1,760 |
| FBI Crime Ranking: Cities over 100,000 Population |
Part 1 violent crimes only
Safest Big City in America for six consecutive years (2004-2010) |
1st safest in U.S. |
| Registered Voters: |
Registered as of March 2011
Based on records at the Orange County Registrar of Voters |
113,482 |
| Employment: |
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Employment Base (as of Q3 2009)
Based on records from the California Employment Development Department & 2009 American Community Survey
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196,700
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| Top Employers: |
| Source: City of Irvine 2011-2012 Budget Summary |
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University of California, Irvine
(Education) |
14,800
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Irvine Unified School District
(Education) |
2,500
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Cellco Partnership/Verizon Wireless
(Communications) |
2,350
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Broadcom Corp.
(Computers - Chipmaker) |
2,300
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Edwards Lifesciences Corp.
(Heart Valves) |
1,930
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Allergan
(Pharmaceutical) |
1,920
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Parker Hannifan
(Aircraft Parts) |
1,650
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| St. John Knits |
1,600
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B Braun Medical
(Healthcare) |
1,400
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| Glidewell Laboratories |
1,230
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