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Orange County

Virginia · 36,254 residents · 340.515 sq mi
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Orange County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,446. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $261,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,254
+40%since 2000
from 25,881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+10%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K25K30K35K39K1990201020202024Orange County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,446
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,313
+58%since 2000
from $21,107 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+33%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(21,629)
Black13.7%(3,556)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(330)
Asian0.3%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(8,621)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(27,389)
Black11.9%(4,304)
Hispanic / Latino6%(2,171)
Asian0.9%(311)
Other2.9%(1,052)
Diversity Score47%(17,030)
Segregation Score23.7%(8,596)
Diversity Score
47
+41%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange County, Virginia?

Orange County, Virginia has about 36,254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orange County, Virginia?

The typical household in Orange County, Virginia earns about $74,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orange County, Virginia expensive?

In Orange County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $261,000, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Orange County, Virginia?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Orange County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orange County, Virginia?

About 10.7% of people in Orange County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orange County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Orange County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,833 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 1101.08Census Tract 1102Census Tract 1101.05Census Tract 1101.07Census Tract 1101.06Census Tract 1103.01Census Tract 1103.02Census Tract 1101.04
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 22508ZIP 22960ZIP 22567ZIP 22542ZIP 22972ZIP 22433ZIP 22957
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