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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Orange

Virginia · 4,123 residents · 3.361 sq mi
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Orange has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,576. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $97,400. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,123
+60%since 1990
from 2,582 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,227 / sq mi
+60%since 1990
from 768 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
−2%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Orange
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,576
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,994 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,805
+59%since 1990
from $10,594 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.2%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$492
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
50.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.7% in 1990
49.7% rent
3.4
+14%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(2,209)
Black13.9%(358)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0.6%(15)
Diversity Score32.3%(834)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(3,134)
Black20.9%(860)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(70)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score45.5%(1,877)
46
+41%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.0%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.8%
+14.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−12%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange, Virginia?

Orange, Virginia has about 4,123 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Orange, Virginia?

The typical household in Orange, Virginia earns about $28,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orange, Virginia expensive?

In Orange, Virginia, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Orange, Virginia?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Orange, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orange, Virginia?

About 21.2% of people in Orange, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orange, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Orange, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,541 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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