Orange County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 149,678 | — | #459 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $90,089 | +19.9% | #295 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.1 years | -7.2% | #2,867 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $459,500 | +63.0% | #181 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,496 | +28.6% | #246 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -1.0% | #1,395 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Orange County has a population of 149,678, making it the #459 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Orange County is $90,089, ranking #295 out of 3,222 counties — 19.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Orange County is $459,500 (+63.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,496/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.8%.
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93.5% of residents in Orange County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Orange County, North Carolina
Orange County, North Carolina has a total population of 149,678, making it the 459th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Orange County is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Orange County is $90,089, which ranks #295 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Orange County is $459,500, 63.0% above the national median. Renters in Orange County pay a median gross rent of $1,496 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Orange County, 61.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
Orange County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.1%).
All data for Orange County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.