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Orange County

New York · 401,310 residents · 812.078 sq mi
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Orange County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,816. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
401,310
+18%since 2000
from 341,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
494 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+7%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
298K327K357K387K417K1990201020202024Orange County
2024407K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,816
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,058 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,616
+65%since 2000
from $21,597 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,294
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+27%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(231,848)
Black10.3%(41,341)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(89,744)
Asian2.9%(11,665)
Other3%(12,001)
Diversity Score71.6%(287,513)
Segregation Score36.6%(146,721)
Diversity Score
72
+61%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Orange County to nearby counties

ORANGE COUNTY VS
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Income$109,959+36%
Home value$596,900+114%
Population357,397−14%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
Passaic County
Income$87,522+8%
Home value$459,500+65%
Population531,624+27%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
Sussex County
Income$116,186+44%
Home value$369,400+33%
Population148,063−65%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
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Income$126,257+56%
Home value$471,300+69%
Population99,028−76%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange County, New York?

Orange County, New York has about 401,310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orange County, New York earns about $80,816 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 $278,400, and the typical rent is about $1,294 a month.

How educated are people in Orange County, New York?

About 30.8% 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 11.4% 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 93,663 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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