Orleans County, Vermont
VT · FIPS 50019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,606 | — | #1,558 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,103 | -6.7% | #1,192 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.7 years | +17.5% | #644 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $223,400 | -20.8% | #1,147 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $892 | -23.3% | #1,483 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -6.9% | #1,203 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Orleans County has a population of 27,606, making it the #1,558 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Orleans County is $70,103, ranking #1,192 out of 3,222 counties — 6.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Orleans County is $223,400 (-20.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $892/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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95.6% of residents in Orleans County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Orleans County, Vermont
Orleans County, Vermont has a total population of 27,606, making it the 1,558th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Orleans County is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Orleans County is $70,103, which ranks #1,192 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Orleans County is $223,400, 20.8% below the national median. Renters in Orleans County pay a median gross rent of $892 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Orleans County, 30.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.9 min.
Orleans County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).
All data for Orleans County, Vermont 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.