COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Orange County

New York · 307,647 residents · 812.078 sq mi

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Orange County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,198. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $141,200.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.0

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 31%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

307,647

−10%vs 2000

vs 341,367 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

379 / sq mi

−10%vs 2000

vs 420 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.0

−8%vs 2000

vs 34.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024407K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$39,198

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $52,058 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,198

−30%vs 2000

vs $21,597 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.3%

−1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$141,200

+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $141,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$595

+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $714 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

67.5%

+0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 67.0% in 2000

32.5% rent

Afford Score

3.6

+33%vs 2000

vs 2.7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic77.6%(264,760)

Black7.5%(25,567)

Hispanic / Latino11.6%(39,738)

Asian1.5%(5,054)

Other0%

Diversity Score44.5%(151,787)

1990

White, non-Hispanic88.8%(273,276)

Black7.2%(22,244)

Hispanic / Latino7%(21,596)

Asian1.2%(3,649)

Other2.8%(8,478)

Diversity Score37.7%(115,916)

Diversity Score

−15%vs 2000

vs 44 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.5%

−3.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 22.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.2%

−4.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

8.0%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.4 min

+4%vs 2000

vs 24.4 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange County, New York?

Orange County, New York has about 307,647 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Orange County, New York?

The typical household in Orange County, New York earns about $39,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orange County, New York expensive?

In Orange County, New York, the median home is worth about $141,200, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Orange County, New York?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Orange County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orange County, New York?

About 9.3% of people in Orange County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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