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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Orange County

New York · 341,367 residents · 812.078 sq mi
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The short version

Orange County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,058. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $141,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
341,367
+11%since 1990
from 307,647 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
420 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 379 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+8%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
298K327K357K387K417K1990201020202024Orange County
2024407K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,058
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,198 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,597
+42%since 1990
from $15,198 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $141,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $595 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−25%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(273,276)
Black7.2%(22,244)
Hispanic / Latino7%(21,596)
Asian1.2%(3,649)
Diversity Score37.7%(115,916)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(264,760)
Black7.5%(25,567)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(39,738)
Asian1.5%(5,054)
Diversity Score44.5%(151,787)
Diversity Score
44
+18%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−4%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Orange County

Monterey County
Pop 433,729
Santa Barbara County
Pop 442,065
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Pop 378,426
Mercer County
Pop 399,289
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Compare Orange County to nearby counties

ORANGE COUNTY VS
Rockland County
Income$109,959+111%
Home value$596,900+322%
Population357,397−14%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
Passaic County
Income$87,522+68%
Home value$459,500+225%
Population531,624+27%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
Sussex County
Income$116,186+123%
Home value$369,400+161%
Population148,063−65%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
Putnam County
Income$126,257+143%
Home value$471,300+233%
Population99,028−76%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange County, New York?

Orange County, New York has about 341,367 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Orange County, New York earns about $52,058 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 $141,500, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Orange County, New York?

About 22.5% 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 10.5% of people in Orange County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orange County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Orange County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,720 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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