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Cypress, California
Cypress, city, in Orange County, California. Cypress had 48,781 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 50,151 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 49,498 (±85). GEOID 0617750.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,781
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 50,151 · ACS 2020-2024: 49,498 ±85
Median household income
$130,215
±$7,921 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$913,900
±$18,564 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,483
±$104 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Cypress and what county is it in?
Cypress is a city in Orange County, California. It covers 6.6 square miles of land, 7,583 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cypress is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cypress, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 48,781 people lived in Cypress on July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 50,151 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 49,498 (±85).
| Measure | Cypress | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 49,498 ±85 | 3,165,820 | +605 |
| Households | 16,272 ±521 | 1,082,960 | +588 |
| Average household size | 3.02 ±0.10 | 2.87 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,920 ±538 | 1,146,169 | +664 |
Cypress's population since 2000
From 46,229 in 2000 to 48,781 in 2025: up 5.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cypress as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cypress?
The median resident of Cypress is 41.4 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 38.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 31.5%. 32.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cypress | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 ±1.1 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±1.5 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±1.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±1.4 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.5% ±2.8 pts | 34.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 31.5% ±2.7 pts | 36.9% | −4.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.1 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 38.1% ±2.3 pts | 22.2% | +3.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 32.4% ±1.9 pts | 30.4% | +3.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 43.3% ±2.6 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3% ±1.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±1.1 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±1.5 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.7% ±2.4 pts | 44.1% | +8.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.9% ±1.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.5% ±1.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cypress earn?
Half of Cypress's 16,272 households earn less than $130,215 a year (±$7,921), against $116,289 in Orange County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $114,623 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,592 after inflation. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cypress | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,215 ±$7,921 | $116,289 | +$15,592 |
| Mean household income | $155,043 ±$7,804 | $156,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,859 ±$2,274 | $54,557 | +$5,136 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.6% ±1.6 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.6% ±2.4 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5% ±1.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.3 pts | 97.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0% ±1.7 pts | 95.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cypress?
Owners occupy 68.1% of Cypress's occupied homes and renters 31.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $913,900 by its owner (±$18,564). The median renter pays $2,483 a month including utilities, and 46.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cypress | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $913,900 ±$18,564 | $962,600 | +$134,994 |
| Median gross rent | $2,483 ±$104 | $2,434 | +$157 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.4% ±5.7 pts | 47.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,250 ±$106 | $3,385 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.1% ±2.4 pts | 56.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.9% ±2.4 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Housing units | 16,920 ±538 | 1,146,169 | +664 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.1% ±2.5 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±1.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±1.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cypress building?
Builders took permits for 35 new housing units in Cypress in 2025 (35 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cypress work and get to work?
68.8% of Cypress's workers drive alone and 20.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Cypress | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2% ±1.9 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±1.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.8% ±2.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±1.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.2% ±2.6 pts | 18.5% | +15.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.9 min ±1.2 | 26.7 min | −3.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cypress?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Cypress, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $90,215 (Tract 1101.10) to $206,154 (Tract 1101.18).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1101.04Orange County | 6,262 | $105,119 |
| Tract 1101.17Orange County | 7,053 | $136,719 |
| Tract 1101.09Orange County | 5,795 | $135,481 |
| Tract 1101.11Orange County | 5,359 | $116,556 |
| Tract 1101.14Orange County | 4,814 | $141,215 |
| Tract 1101.10Orange County | 5,088 | $90,215 |
| Tract 1101.06Orange County | 3,575 | $138,704 |
| Tract 1100.11Orange County | 2,988 | $149,417 |
| Tract 1101.18Orange County | 2,279 | $206,154 |
| Tract 1101.13Orange County | 2,518 | $109,457 |
| Tract 1100.10Orange County | 4,351 | $143,105 |
| Tract 1100.01Orange County | 4,687 | $175,677 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cypress) · Census block assignment files
How does Cypress compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cypress is the 848th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 185th-most populous of 483 in California.
Cypress ranks 227th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 185th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 296th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 117th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 227th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 368th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 272nd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 201st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 673rd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 226th | 988 |
| Median age | 454th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 488th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 294th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 449th | 1,069 |
Cypress's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Cypress with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cypress?
5 of the 57 figures for Cypress on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cypress are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cypress.