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Orange County

New York · 372,813 residents · 812.078 sq mi
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Orange County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $312,100. Households here earn about 25% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
372,813
+9%since 2000
from 341,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
459 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+5%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
298K327K357K387K417K1990201020202024Orange County
2024407K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,523
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,058 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,944
+34%since 2000
from $21,597 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,100
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(254,259)
Black9.1%(33,895)
Hispanic / Latino18%(67,185)
Asian2.3%(8,685)
Other2.1%(7,766)
Diversity Score61.3%(228,517)
Diversity Score
61
+38%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Orange County to nearby counties

ORANGE COUNTY VS
Rockland County
Income$109,959+58%
Home value$596,900+91%
Population357,397−14%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
Passaic County
Income$87,522+26%
Home value$459,500+47%
Population531,624+27%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
Sussex County
Income$116,186+67%
Home value$369,400+18%
Population148,063−65%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
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Income$126,257+82%
Home value$471,300+51%
Population99,028−76%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange County, New York?

Orange County, New York has about 372,813 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orange County, New York earns about $69,523 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 $312,100, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Orange County, New York?

About 27.7% 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 11.1% 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 65,166 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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