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Orange

Connecticut · 14,280 residents · 17.181 sq mi
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Orange is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,489. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $391,500. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,280
+8%since 2000
from 13,233 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
831 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+10%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K14K1990201020202024Orange
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,489
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,567
+55%since 2000
from $36,471 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$391,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,543
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−6%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(12,312)
Black0.8%(100)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(190)
Asian3.8%(508)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(1,923)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(11,326)
Black1.8%(259)
Hispanic / Latino5%(715)
Asian10.2%(1,458)
Other2.5%(359)
Diversity Score42.8%(6,106)
Diversity Score
43
+194%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+88%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange, Connecticut?

Orange, Connecticut has about 14,280 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orange, Connecticut?

The typical household in Orange, Connecticut earns about $129,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orange, Connecticut expensive?

In Orange, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $391,500, and the typical rent is about $1,543 a month.

How educated are people in Orange, Connecticut?

About 60.4% of adults age 25 and over in Orange, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orange, Connecticut?

About 1.8% of people in Orange, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orange, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Orange, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,450 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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