Orange County, New York
NY · FIPS 36071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 406,616 | — | #182 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $97,178 | +29.3% | #197 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.0 years | -4.9% | #2,751 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $387,900 | +37.6% | #324 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,680 | +44.5% | #150 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | +0.3% | #1,430 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Orange County has a population of 406,616, making it the #182 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Orange County is $97,178, ranking #197 out of 3,222 counties — 29.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Orange County is $387,900 (+37.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,680/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.8%.
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95.3% of residents in Orange County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Orange County, New York
Orange County, New York has a total population of 406,616, making it the 182nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Orange County is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Orange County is $97,178, which ranks #197 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Orange County is $387,900, 37.6% above the national median. Renters in Orange County pay a median gross rent of $1,680 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Orange County, 32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.5 min.
Orange County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.5%).
All data for Orange County, New York 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.