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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Orleans County

Vermont · 26,277 residents · 694.552 sq mi
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Orleans County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,084. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $82,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,277
+9%since 1990
from 24,053 in 1990
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+15%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K26K27K28K1990201020202024Orleans County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,084
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,809 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,518
+58%since 1990
from $10,458 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
25.9% rent
2.7
−9%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(23,857)
Black0.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(98)
Asian0.2%(46)
Diversity Score3%(726)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(25,398)
Black0.3%(88)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(190)
Asian0.3%(75)
Diversity Score3.4%(892)
3
+12%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.2%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−41%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

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orleans County, Vermont?

Orleans County, Vermont has about 26,277 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Orleans County, Vermont?

The typical household in Orleans County, Vermont earns about $31,084 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orleans County, Vermont expensive?

In Orleans County, Vermont, the median home is worth about $82,400, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Orleans County, Vermont?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Orleans County, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orleans County, Vermont?

About 14.1% of people in Orleans County, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orleans County, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Orleans County, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,224 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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