Orleans County, New York
NY · FIPS 36073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,608 | — | #1,215 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,969 | -12.2% | #1,544 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,068 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $140,800 | -50.1% | #2,382 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $874 | -24.8% | #1,588 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +1.2% | #1,458 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Orleans County has a population of 39,608, making it the #1,215 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Orleans County is $65,969, ranking #1,544 out of 3,222 counties — 12.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Orleans County is $140,800 (-50.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $874/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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93.6% of residents in Orleans County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Orleans County, New York
Orleans County, New York has a total population of 39,608, making it the 1,215th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Orleans County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Orleans County is $65,969, which ranks #1,544 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Orleans County is $140,800, 50.1% below the national median. Renters in Orleans County pay a median gross rent of $874 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Orleans County, 17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.
Orleans County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.9%).
All data for Orleans 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.