Orange County has more than 18,000 women-owned businesses, and they collectively employ roughly 152,000 people. Almost 70% of the businesses have one to four workers, while about 5% have 20 to 49. Twenty-three—or 0.12%—have 250 or more workers. Anaheim has more
women-owned businesses than any other OC city: 1,740. Santa Ana is No. 2, with 1,562.
Irvine is No. 3, with 1,425 (see Special Report, page 25).

