Orange County, NY

Orange County Overview

401,237
TOTAL POPULATION
200,761
MALE POPULATION
200,476
FEMALE POPULATION
100.14
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,410
PER CAPITA INCOME
$109,962
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,806
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,639
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
197,672
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Orange County Area Codes

Race in Orange County

The most populous races in Orange County are White / Caucasian (269,528 | 67.2%), Hispanic or Latino (89,494 | 22.3%), and Black / African American (45,972 | 11.5%).
Race in Orange County
Race# Population% Population
Asian11,5502.9%
Black / African American45,97211.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific2990.1%
Hispanic or Latino89,49422.3%
Native / Alaskan2,2760.6%
White / Caucasian269,52867.2%
Two or more Races36,6269.1%
Some other Race34,9868.7%
Total401,237100.0%

Ancestry in Orange County

The most populous ancestries reported in Orange County are Italian (54,625 | 13.6%), Irish (53,986 | 13.5%), German (38,825 | 9.7%), Puerto Rican (37,388 | 9.3%), and American (26,248 | 6.5%), together accounting for 52.6% of all Orange County residents.
Ancestry in Orange County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan40.0%
African1,6390.4%
Albanian1,2330.3%
American26,2486.5%
Apache1180.0%
Arab2,3540.6%
Argentinean9690.2%
Armenian4950.1%
Australian320.0%
Austrian1,5330.4%
Barbadian7980.2%
Basque80.0%
Belgian3100.1%
Belizean1130.0%
Bhutanese1,0330.3%
Blackfeet3070.1%
Bolivian1420.0%
Brazilian3620.1%
British1,2430.3%
British West Indian5460.1%
Bulgarian1570.0%
Burmese9250.2%
Cajun330.0%
Cambodian70.0%
Canadian4850.1%
Cape Verdean780.0%
Carpatho Rusyn60.0%
Celtic270.0%
Central American7,2071.8%
Central American Indian1,1640.3%
Cherokee4550.1%
Chilean6130.2%
Choctaw900.0%
Colombian2,7330.7%
Costa Rican1430.0%
Cree20.0%
Creek110.0%
Croatian870.0%
Cuban1,8310.5%
Cypriot250.0%
Czech1,3040.3%
Czechoslovakian3560.1%
Danish3630.1%
Delaware3560.1%
Dominican10,1812.5%
Dutch5,7011.4%
Dutch West Indian120.0%
Eastern European1,8210.4%
Ecuadorian2,3920.6%
Egyptian4790.1%
English19,3724.8%
Estonian1380.0%
Ethiopian390.0%
European4,9401.2%
Filipino2220.1%
Finnish1940.1%
French4,7481.2%
French American Indian210.0%
French Canadian1,7100.4%
German38,8259.7%
German Russian90.0%
Ghanaian720.0%
Greek3,2780.8%
Guamanian / Chamorro690.0%
Guatemalan1,2540.3%
Guyanese1,0160.3%
Haitian2,9710.7%
Honduran2,7060.7%
Hungarian17,9054.5%
Icelander50.0%
Indian (Asian)3,8481.0%
Indonesian140.0%
Inupiat120.0%
Iranian3850.1%
Iraqi130.0%
Irish53,98613.5%
Iroquois4780.1%
Israeli8540.2%
Italian54,62513.6%
Jamaican5,0531.3%
Japanese1760.0%
Jordanian130.0%
Kenyan430.0%
Korean1,9920.5%
Laotian250.0%
Latvian1470.0%
Lebanese4280.1%
Liberian1110.0%
Lithuanian5730.1%
Luxembourger70.0%
Malaysian1000.0%
Maltese1210.0%
Mexican18,8674.7%
Mexican American Indian8500.2%
Mongolian420.0%
Moroccan2540.1%
Native Hawaiian1380.0%
Navajo1380.0%
Nicaraguan5250.1%
Nigerian4610.1%
Northern European4090.1%
Norwegian2,4280.6%
Okinawan210.0%
Osage420.0%
Pakistani620.0%
Palestinian340.0%
Panamanian4370.1%
Paraguayan20.0%
Pennsylvania German830.0%
Peruvian2,1040.5%
Polish16,0094.0%
Portuguese1,1300.3%
Puerto Rican37,3889.3%
Romanian2,3350.6%
Russian3,5840.9%
Salvadoran2,1420.5%
Samoan740.0%
Scandinavian8170.2%
Scotch-Irish1,3950.4%
Scottish4,0351.0%
Seminole200.0%
Serbian210.0%
Sioux650.0%
Slavic960.0%
Slovak7190.2%
Slovene210.0%
South African170.0%
South American9,6652.4%
South American Indian3630.1%
Spaniard1,5600.4%
Spanish7620.2%
Sri Lankan8720.2%
Subsaharan African2,6170.6%
Swedish2,4790.6%
Swiss5550.1%
Syrian4770.1%
Thai4,9061.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian9460.2%
Turkish1700.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander740.0%
Ukrainian1,5610.4%
Uruguayan2750.1%
Venezuelan4060.1%
Vietnamese7880.2%
Welsh7600.2%
West Indian7220.2%
Yaqui110.0%
Yugoslavian3170.1%
Yuman110.0%
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Immigrants in Orange County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Orange County came from Latin America (28,396 | 7.1%), Central America (11,477 | 2.9%), Caribbean (10,731 | 2.7%), Asia (9,874 | 2.5%), and Europe (8,602 | 2.1%), together accounting for 17.2% of all Orange County residents.
Immigrants in Orange County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan140.0%
Africa1,1960.3%
Albania640.0%
Argentina5760.1%
Asia9,8742.5%
Australia1100.0%
Austria590.0%
Bangladesh4450.1%
Barbados2010.1%
Belarus350.0%
Belgium1480.0%
Belize950.0%
Bolivia1220.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina860.0%
Brazil3840.1%
Bulgaria700.0%
Cambodia410.0%
Cameroon370.0%
Canada8290.2%
Caribbean10,7312.7%
Central America11,4772.9%
Chile2470.1%
China2,2340.6%
Colombia1,2230.3%
Congo130.0%
Costa Rica600.0%
Croatia400.0%
Cuba1370.0%
Czechoslovakia1630.0%
Denmark30.0%
Dominica1920.1%
Dominican Republic4,5211.1%
Eastern Africa790.0%
Eastern Asia2,9370.7%
Eastern Europe3,1560.8%
Ecuador1,3520.3%
Egypt1970.1%
El Salvador9890.3%
England5540.1%
Europe8,6022.1%
France1200.0%
Germany8230.2%
Ghana980.0%
Greece5520.1%
Grenada900.0%
Guatemala9240.2%
Guyana8350.2%
Haiti1,7000.4%
Honduras1,5540.4%
Hong Kong1000.0%
Hungary3270.1%
India1,7450.4%
Indonesia190.0%
Iran1010.0%
Ireland7510.2%
Israel1,1940.3%
Italy1,0960.3%
Jamaica2,8340.7%
Japan2560.1%
Jordan1480.0%
Kazakhstan50.0%
Kenya450.0%
Korea4400.1%
Kuwait150.0%
Laos290.0%
Latin America28,3967.1%
Latvia790.0%
Lebanon1320.0%
Liberia1040.0%
Lithuania230.0%
Malaysia700.0%
Mexico7,2501.8%
Middle Africa630.0%
Moldova60.0%
Morocco1590.0%
Nepal5280.1%
Netherlands430.0%
Nicaragua3340.1%
Nigeria3060.1%
North Macedonia900.0%
Northern Africa4320.1%
Northern Europe2,0640.5%
Norway990.0%
Oceania1670.0%
Pakistan3500.1%
Panama2710.1%
Peru1,1510.3%
Philippines9130.2%
Poland6730.2%
Portugal2200.1%
Romania3760.1%
Russia5830.2%
Scotland1790.0%
Singapore340.0%
South Africa50.0%
South America6,1881.5%
South Central Asia3,2270.8%
South Eastern Asia1,7410.4%
Southern Europe2,1370.5%
Spain2590.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines850.0%
Sweden1110.0%
Switzerland260.0%
Syria960.0%
Taiwan3140.1%
Thailand260.0%
Trinidad and Tobago6700.2%
Turkey820.0%
Ukraine2750.1%
Uruguay990.0%
Uzbekistan390.0%
Venezuela820.0%
Vietnam6040.2%
West Indies140.0%
Western Africa5680.1%
Western Asia1,9620.5%
Western Europe1,2190.3%
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Sex and Age in Orange County

Sex and Age in Orange County

The most populous age groups in Orange County are 15 to 19 Years (15,983 | 8.0%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (15,694 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Orange County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,562 (6.8%)12,952 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years13,747 (6.9%)12,916 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years15,476 (7.7%)14,871 (7.4%)
15 to 19 Years15,983 (8.0%)15,694 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years15,628 (7.8%)14,033 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years12,480 (6.2%)11,453 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years12,009 (6.0%)11,454 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years11,473 (5.7%)12,493 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years13,066 (6.5%)11,689 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years12,584 (6.3%)12,464 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years13,706 (6.8%)13,605 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years13,130 (6.5%)12,952 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years12,519 (6.2%)12,583 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years9,038 (4.5%)9,856 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years7,070 (3.5%)7,887 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years4,594 (2.3%)4,993 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years2,453 (1.2%)3,804 (1.9%)
85 Years and over2,243 (1.1%)4,777 (2.4%)
Total200,761 (100.0%)200,476 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Orange County

Median Family Size in Orange County

The median family size in Orange County is 3.49 persons per family, with married-couple families (72,341 | 75.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.61 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7,224 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Orange County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple72,341 (75.9%)3.61
Single Male/Father7,224 (7.6%)2.95
Single Female/Mother15,794 (16.6%)3.19
Total Families95,359 (100.0%)3.49

Median Household Size in Orange County

The median household size in Orange County is 2.89 persons per household, with married-couple households (72,341 | 53.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.64 persons per household. non-family households (39,781 | 29.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Orange County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple72,341 (53.5%)3.64
Single Male/Father7,224 (5.3%)3.30
Single Female/Mother15,794 (11.7%)3.47
Non-family39,781 (29.4%)1.21
Total Households135,140 (100.0%)2.89

Household Size by Marriage Status in Orange County

Out of a total of 135,140 households in Orange County, 95,359 (70.6%) are family households, while 39,781 (29.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 32,810, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 32,880.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Orange County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-32,880 (24.3%)
2-Person Households32,810 (24.3%)5,952 (4.4%)
3-Person Households22,742 (16.8%)564 (0.4%)
4-Person Households20,771 (15.4%)263 (0.2%)
5-Person Households10,021 (7.4%)67 (0.1%)
6-Person Households4,283 (3.2%)55 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,732 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total95,359 (70.6%)39,781 (29.4%)

Female Fertility in Orange County

Fertility by Age in Orange County

Average fertility rate in Orange County is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 102.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Orange County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years170 (2.9%)11.0
20 to 34 years3,766 (63.1%)102.0
35 to 50 years2,033 (34.1%)51.0
Total5,969 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Orange County

79.1% of women with births (5,969) in Orange County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 55.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Orange County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years76 (44.7%)94 (55.3%)
20 to 34 years2,930 (77.8%)836 (22.2%)
35 to 50 years1,718 (84.5%)315 (15.5%)
Total4,721 (79.1%)1,248 (20.9%)

Fertility by Education in Orange County

Average fertility rate in Orange County is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 95.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 36.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Orange County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School689 (11.5%)44.0
High School Diploma2,149 (36.0%)95.0
College or Associate's Degree1,387 (23.2%)52.0
Bachelor's Degree1,039 (17.4%)64.0
Graduate Degree705 (11.8%)64.0
Total5,969 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Orange County

20.9% of women with births in Orange County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 32.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Orange County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School543 (78.8%)146 (21.2%)
High School Diploma1,769 (82.3%)380 (17.7%)
College or Associate's Degree938 (67.6%)449 (32.4%)
Bachelor's Degree828 (79.7%)211 (20.3%)
Graduate Degree646 (91.6%)59 (8.4%)
Total4,721 (79.1%)1,248 (20.9%)

Income in Orange County

Income Overview in Orange County

Per Capita Income in Orange County is $40,410, while median incomes of families and households are $109,962 and $91,806 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income401,237$40,410
Median Family Income95,359$109,962
Mean Family Income95,359$133,119
Median Household Income135,140$91,806
Mean Household Income135,140$116,575
Income Deficit95,359$12,639
Wage / Income Gap (%)401,23732.95%
Wage / Income Gap ($)401,23767.05¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index401,2370.45

Earnings by Sex in Orange County

Average Earnings in Orange County are $46,242, $55,815 for men and $37,423 for women, a difference of 33.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Orange County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male108,182 (52.8%)$55,815
Female96,728 (47.2%)$37,423
Total204,910 (100.0%)$46,242

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Orange County

The most common earnings brackets in Orange County are $100,000+ for men (26,427 | 24.4%) and $100,000+ for women (13,570 | 14.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Orange County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,942 (3.6%)5,313 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,951 (2.7%)3,631 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,991 (2.8%)4,001 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,897 (1.8%)2,870 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,213 (2.1%)3,587 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,257 (2.1%)3,431 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,526 (2.3%)2,936 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,063 (1.9%)2,104 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,008 (1.9%)2,833 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,992 (2.8%)3,274 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,472 (5.1%)5,979 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,841 (4.5%)5,642 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,902 (4.5%)5,172 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,777 (3.5%)4,255 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,404 (4.1%)4,289 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,075 (3.8%)3,304 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,512 (6.9%)6,017 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,118 (6.6%)5,073 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,814 (12.8%)9,447 (9.8%)
$100,000+26,427 (24.4%)13,570 (14.0%)
Total108,182 (100.0%)96,728 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Orange County

Average earnings in Orange County are $67,017 for men and $45,859 for women, a difference of 31.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $115,061, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,176. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $87,257, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,013.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Orange County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,176$22,013
High School Diploma$53,594$33,826
College or Associate's Degree$65,220$40,871
Bachelor's Degree$90,413$62,787
Graduate Degree$115,061$87,257
Total$67,017$45,859

Family Income in Orange County

Family Income Brackets in Orange County

According to the Orange County family income data, there are 21,265 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,430 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Orange County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,2892.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,4301.5%
$15,000 to $24,9994,6734.9%
$25,000 to $34,9994,2914.5%
$35,000 to $49,9996,1986.5%
$50,000 to $74,99912,77813.4%
$75,000 to $99,99911,06211.6%
$100,000 to $149,99921,26522.3%
$150,000 to $199,99913,92214.6%
$200,000+17,54618.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Orange County

4-person families (19,963 | 20.9%) account for the highest median family income in Orange County with $132,497 per family, while 2-person families (35,924 | 37.7%) have the highest median income of $46,766 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Orange County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families35,924 (37.7%)$93,533
3-Person Families21,890 (23.0%)$116,759
4-Person Families19,963 (20.9%)$132,497
5-Person Families9,329 (9.8%)$119,003
6-Person Families3,835 (4.0%)$110,092
7+ Person Families4,418 (4.6%)$67,921
Total95,359 (100.0%)$109,962

Family Income by Number of Earners in Orange County

The median family income in Orange County is $109,962, with families comprising 3+ earners (14,251) having the highest median family income of $170,544, while families with no earners (10,139) have the lowest median family income of $54,226, accounting for 14.9% and 10.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Orange County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10,139 (10.6%)$54,226
1 Earner31,575 (33.1%)$70,937
2 Earners39,394 (41.3%)$134,947
3+ Earners14,251 (14.9%)$170,544
Total95,359 (100.0%)$109,962

Household Income in Orange County

Household Income Brackets in Orange County

With 26,352 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Orange County, accounting for 19.5% of all households. In contrast, only 4,460 households (3.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Orange County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,5414.1%
$10,000 to $14,9994,4603.3%
$15,000 to $24,9999,4607.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997,5685.6%
$35,000 to $49,99911,2178.3%
$50,000 to $74,99918,37913.6%
$75,000 to $99,99915,67611.6%
$100,000 to $149,99926,35219.5%
$150,000 to $199,99916,48712.2%
$200,000+19,86614.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Orange County

The median household income in Orange County is $91,806, with the highest median household income of $116,030 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 56,922 households (42.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,585, with 3,448 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Orange County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,448 (2.5%)$39,585
25 to 44 Years40,562 (30.0%)$97,491
45 to 64 Years56,922 (42.1%)$116,030
65+ Years34,208 (25.3%)$57,957
Total135,140 (100.0%)$91,806

Poverty in Orange County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Orange County

With 12.1% poverty level for males and 14.0% for females among the residents of Orange County, 15 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 647 males (22.9%) and 3,456 females (21.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Orange County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,603 (19.6%)2,595 (21.0%)
5 Years388 (16.2%)523 (18.7%)
6 to 11 Years3,522 (20.6%)3,456 (21.4%)
12 to 14 Years1,726 (18.9%)1,749 (21.1%)
15 Years647 (22.9%)659 (21.4%)
16 and 17 Years743 (11.2%)997 (17.0%)
18 to 24 Years2,768 (13.9%)2,658 (13.7%)
25 to 34 Years2,188 (9.1%)3,722 (16.3%)
35 to 44 Years2,788 (11.6%)3,364 (13.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,770 (6.9%)2,362 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,333 (9.2%)2,296 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,282 (8.1%)1,532 (8.6%)
75 Years and over809 (9.1%)1,579 (12.3%)
Total23,567 (12.1%)27,492 (14.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Orange County

According to the poverty statistics in Orange County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.1% of males and 91.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Orange County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,691 (80.4%)9,745 (79.0%)
5 Years2,009 (83.8%)2,280 (81.3%)
6 to 11 Years13,570 (79.4%)12,680 (78.6%)
12 to 14 Years7,390 (81.1%)6,536 (78.9%)
15 Years2,182 (77.1%)2,420 (78.6%)
16 and 17 Years5,912 (88.8%)4,855 (83.0%)
18 to 24 Years17,089 (86.1%)16,788 (86.3%)
25 to 34 Years21,852 (90.9%)19,147 (83.7%)
35 to 44 Years21,202 (88.4%)20,785 (86.1%)
45 to 54 Years24,019 (93.1%)23,681 (90.9%)
55 to 64 Years23,129 (90.8%)23,164 (91.0%)
65 to 74 Years14,637 (91.9%)16,169 (91.3%)
75 Years and over8,096 (90.9%)11,250 (87.7%)
Total171,778 (87.9%)169,500 (86.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Orange County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Orange County show that 6.9% or 4,990 of the total 72,341 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 44.9%, comprising of 1,222 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 1,177 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Orange County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children36,312 (96.9%)1,177 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children23,556 (94.9%)1,280 (5.1%)
3 or 4 Children5,985 (82.0%)1,311 (18.0%)
5 or more Children1,498 (55.1%)1,222 (44.9%)
Total67,351 (93.1%)4,990 (6.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Orange County

According to the poverty data in Orange County, 13.6% or 982 single-father households and 17.8% or 2,817 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 340 households (44.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (73.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Orange County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children154 (4.5%)454 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children488 (16.2%)1,808 (23.5%)
3 or 4 Children340 (44.9%)509 (31.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)46 (73.0%)
Total982 (13.6%)2,817 (17.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Orange County

The poverty data for Orange County shows that 4,990 of the married-couple family households (6.9%) and 3,799 of the single-parent households (16.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,222 households (44.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 household (63.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Orange County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,177 (3.1%)608 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children1,280 (5.1%)2,296 (21.5%)
3 or 4 Children1,311 (18.0%)849 (35.8%)
5 or more Children1,222 (44.9%)46 (63.0%)
Total4,990 (6.9%)3,799 (16.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Orange County

Employment by Class of Employer in Orange County

Among the 183,472 employed individuals in Orange County, private company employees (112,626 | 61.4%), local government employees (20,113 | 11.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (18,575 | 10.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Orange County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees112,62661.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7,3024.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,6284.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations18,57510.1%
Local Government Employees20,11311.0%
State Government Employees7,5004.1%
Federal Government Employees9,3155.1%
Unpaid Family Workers4130.2%
Total183,472100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Orange County

According to the labor force statistics for Orange County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (311,785), 63.4% or 197,672 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 10,477 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 82.2% or 40,049 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.1% or 1,613 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Orange County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,446 (32.8%)1,613 (19.1%)
20 to 24 Years22,038 (74.3%)2,424 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Years19,051 (79.6%)1,315 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years18,888 (80.5%)982 (5.2%)
35 to 44 Years40,049 (82.2%)1,602 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years42,830 (81.8%)1,156 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years19,301 (74.0%)695 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years15,312 (61.0%)505 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years10,121 (29.9%)344 (3.4%)
75 Years and over1,715 (7.5%)65 (3.8%)
Total197,672 (63.4%)10,477 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Orange County

According to labor force statistics for Orange County, 77.8% of individuals (155,335) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (199,660) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 6,213 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.7% or 56,618 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 668 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Orange County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10,597 (56.7%)1,177 (6.3%)
High School Diploma39,139 (72.2%)2,331 (4.3%)
College / Associate Degree49,044 (79.8%)2,889 (4.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher56,618 (86.7%)1,763 (2.7%)
Total155,335 (77.8%)7,986 (4.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Orange County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Orange County are Community & Social Service (23,691 | 12.9%), Management (18,448 | 10.0%), Education Instruction & Library (14,536 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (11,270 | 6.1%), and Business & Financial (8,915 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Orange County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Orange County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.1%), Computers & Mathematics (81.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (78.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (79.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (74.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Orange County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10,339 (56.0%)8,109 (44.0%)
Business & Financial4,147 (46.5%)4,768 (53.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,870 (78.8%)1,848 (21.2%)
Computers & Mathematics4,083 (81.4%)931 (18.6%)
Architecture & Engineering2,387 (89.1%)293 (10.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science400 (39.1%)624 (60.9%)
Community & Social Service 7,924 (33.5%)15,767 (66.5%)
Education, Arts & Media1,288 (30.8%)2,894 (69.2%)
Legal Services & Support767 (55.7%)609 (44.3%)
Education Instruction & Library3,666 (25.2%)10,870 (74.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,203 (61.3%)1,394 (38.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,780 (24.7%)8,490 (75.3%)
Health Technologists1,501 (20.5%)5,832 (79.5%)
Total (Category)32,060 (45.1%)38,982 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)96,955 (52.7%)86,978 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Orange County are Healthcare Support (8,127 | 4.4%), Security & Protection (8,045 | 4.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (7,719 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,527 | 3.0%), and Law Enforcement (5,024 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Orange County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Orange County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.3%), Security & Protection (85.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (81.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.9%), Personal Care & Service (66.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Orange County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,630 (20.1%)6,497 (79.9%)
Security & Protection6,851 (85.2%)1,194 (14.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,465 (81.6%)556 (18.4%)
Law Enforcement4,386 (87.3%)638 (12.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,510 (45.5%)4,209 (54.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,714 (67.2%)1,813 (32.8%)
Personal Care & Service1,591 (33.5%)3,158 (66.5%)
Total (Category)17,296 (50.6%)16,871 (49.4%)
Total (Overall)96,955 (52.7%)86,978 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Orange County are Office & Administration (21,983 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (19,295 | 10.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Orange County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Orange County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9,671 (50.1%)9,624 (49.9%)
Office & Administration5,883 (26.8%)16,100 (73.2%)
Total (Category)15,554 (37.7%)25,724 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)96,955 (52.7%)86,978 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Orange County are Construction & Extraction (9,572 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,641 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (563 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Orange County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Orange County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry349 (62.0%)214 (38.0%)
Construction & Extraction9,418 (98.4%)154 (1.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,393 (96.3%)248 (3.7%)
Total (Category)16,160 (96.3%)616 (3.7%)
Total (Overall)96,955 (52.7%)86,978 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Orange County are Transportation (7,671 | 4.2%), Production (6,817 | 3.7%), and Material Moving (6,182 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Orange County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Orange County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,864 (71.4%)1,953 (28.6%)
Transportation6,583 (85.8%)1,088 (14.2%)
Material Moving4,438 (71.8%)1,744 (28.2%)
Total (Category)15,885 (76.8%)4,785 (23.2%)
Total (Overall)96,955 (52.7%)86,978 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Orange County

Employment Industries in Orange County

The major employment industries in Orange County include Health Care & Social Assistance (29,009 | 15.8%), Retail Trade (23,397 | 12.7%), Educational Services (21,651 | 11.8%), Construction (13,368 | 7.3%), and Manufacturing (11,649 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Orange County

Employment Industries by Sex in Orange County

The Orange County industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.8%), Utilities (81.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (73.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.7%), Educational Services (68.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (57.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Orange County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting736 (57.8%)538 (42.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction49 (62.0%)30 (38.0%)
Construction12,275 (91.8%)1,093 (8.2%)
Manufacturing7,433 (63.8%)4,216 (36.2%)
Wholesale Trade4,164 (73.1%)1,531 (26.9%)
Retail Trade12,188 (52.1%)11,209 (47.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing7,829 (73.7%)2,793 (26.3%)
Utilities1,538 (81.7%)345 (18.3%)
Information2,492 (59.4%)1,701 (40.6%)
Finance & Insurance3,601 (47.3%)4,019 (52.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,692 (53.1%)1,495 (46.9%)
Professional & Scientific6,610 (58.8%)4,625 (41.2%)
Enterprise Management98 (65.3%)52 (34.7%)
Administrative & Support4,194 (65.9%)2,168 (34.1%)
Educational Services6,784 (31.3%)14,867 (68.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,766 (23.3%)22,243 (76.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,137 (65.9%)1,107 (34.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,828 (42.3%)5,210 (57.7%)
Public Administration7,744 (68.0%)3,640 (32.0%)
Total96,955 (52.7%)86,978 (47.3%)

Education in Orange County

School Enrollment in Orange County

The most common levels of schooling among the 110,860 students in Orange County are high school (24,982 | 22.5%), middle school (24,612 | 22.2%), and college / undergraduate (23,130 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Orange County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6,4675.8%
Kindergarten6,0765.5%
Elementary School21,06819.0%
Middle School24,61222.2%
High School24,98222.5%
College / Undergraduate23,13020.9%
Graduate / Professional4,5254.1%
Total110,860100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Orange County

Out of a total of 110,860 students who are enrolled in schools in Orange County, 33,369 (30.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 77,491 (69.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3,987 (61.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14,207 (79.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Orange County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,507 (38.6%)3,987 (61.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old17,414 (67.7%)8,325 (32.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds23,098 (77.6%)6,664 (22.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds14,207 (79.4%)3,678 (20.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,490 (76.9%)2,247 (23.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7,790 (65.7%)4,069 (34.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,647 (55.1%)2,153 (44.9%)
35 Years and over2,344 (51.1%)2,240 (48.9%)
Total77,491 (69.9%)33,369 (30.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Orange County

Business (15,152 | 17.4%), education (12,331 | 14.2%), science & technology (9,618 | 11.1%), social sciences (6,432 | 7.4%), and psychology (5,697 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 86,853 individuals in Orange County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Orange County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,6664.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,9535.7%
Physical & Health Sciences2,7973.2%
Psychology5,6976.6%
Social Sciences6,4327.4%
Engineering4,0794.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies6790.8%
Science & Technology9,61811.1%
Business15,15217.4%
Education12,33114.2%
Literature & Languages4,5245.2%
Liberal Arts & History4,0284.6%
Visual & Performing Arts4,5435.2%
Communications2,9913.4%
Arts & Humanities5,3636.2%
Total86,853100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Orange County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Orange County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Orange County are males with 2 vehicles (38,029, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (31,686, making up 45.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Orange County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4,474 (4.6%)4,006 (4.7%)
1 Vehicle18,821 (19.6%)18,103 (21.4%)
2 Vehicles38,029 (39.5%)31,686 (37.5%)
3 Vehicles21,540 (22.4%)18,238 (21.6%)
4 Vehicles8,365 (8.7%)8,630 (10.2%)
5 or more Vehicles5,020 (5.2%)3,864 (4.6%)
Total96,249 (100.0%)84,527 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Orange County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Orange County are 15 to 19 minutes (21,374 commuters, 13.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (20,651 commuters, 12.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (18,275 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time in Orange County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,5832.8%
5 to 9 Minutes17,84710.8%
10 to 14 Minutes20,65112.5%
15 to 19 Minutes21,37413.0%
20 to 24 Minutes18,27511.1%
25 to 29 Minutes8,8415.3%
30 to 34 Minutes16,2919.9%
35 to 39 Minutes4,3952.7%
40 to 44 Minutes6,0583.7%
45 to 59 Minutes14,3238.7%
60 to 89 Minutes16,74210.1%
90 or more Minutes15,7199.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Orange County

The most common commute times in Orange County are 60 to 89 minutes (11,785 commuters, 13.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (10,958 commuters, 14.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Orange County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,725 (3.1%)1,858 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes8,192 (9.2%)9,655 (12.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,693 (10.9%)10,958 (14.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes10,635 (12.0%)10,739 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,623 (9.7%)9,652 (12.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,169 (4.7%)4,672 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,230 (9.3%)8,061 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,440 (2.8%)1,955 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,592 (4.0%)2,466 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes8,358 (9.4%)5,965 (7.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes11,785 (13.3%)4,957 (6.5%)
90 or more Minutes10,424 (11.7%)5,295 (7.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Orange County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Orange County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,994, 12.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,442, 13.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Orange County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6,625 (7.5%)1,918 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,136 (6.9%)2,264 (3.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,140 (5.8%)2,700 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9,580 (10.8%)5,841 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,588 (9.7%)7,475 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,994 (12.4%)10,442 (13.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,720 (9.8%)9,420 (12.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,671 (8.6%)9,642 (12.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,445 (5.0%)6,254 (8.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,260 (7.0%)5,943 (7.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,995 (3.4%)2,827 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,316 (1.5%)1,508 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,704 (6.4%)5,374 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,692 (5.3%)4,625 (6.1%)
Total88,866 (100.0%)76,233 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Orange County

Occupancy by Ownership in Orange County

Of the total 135,140 dwellings in Orange County, owner-occupied units account for 91,917 (68.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 43,223 (32.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Orange County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units91,91768.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units43,22332.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units135,140100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Orange County

Occupancy by Household Size in Orange County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32,88024.3%
2-Person Household38,76228.7%
3-Person Household23,30617.2%
4+ Person Household40,19229.7%
Total Housing Units135,140100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Orange County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Orange County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household18,219 (55.4%)14,661 (44.6%)
2-Person Household28,163 (72.7%)10,599 (27.3%)
3-Person Household16,719 (71.7%)6,587 (28.3%)
4+ Person Household28,816 (71.7%)11,376 (28.3%)
Total Housing Units91,917 (68.0%)43,223 (32.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Orange County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Orange County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,992 (45.7%)5,929 (54.3%)
High School Diploma20,724 (60.5%)13,545 (39.5%)
College/Associate Degree30,005 (68.8%)13,624 (31.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher36,196 (78.1%)10,125 (21.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Orange County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Orange County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20,09214.9%
35 to 44 Years23,91817.7%
45 to 54 Years28,06520.8%
55 to 64 Years28,85721.3%
65 to 74 Years20,36315.1%
75 to 84 Years9,7267.2%
85 Years and Over4,1193.0%
Total135,140100.0%

Housing Finances in Orange County

Median Income by Occupancy in Orange County

Median Income by Occupancy in Orange County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied91,917 (68.0%)$115,328
Renter-Occupied43,223 (32.0%)$50,954
Average135,140 (100.0%)$91,806

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Orange County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Orange County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,624 (1.8%)1,730 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999847 (0.9%)1,327 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,678 (1.8%)2,742 (6.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,863 (2.0%)2,771 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,956 (2.1%)2,911 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,566 (3.9%)4,032 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,560 (6.0%)5,698 (13.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,523 (12.5%)6,878 (15.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,541 (11.5%)5,114 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99919,791 (21.5%)6,547 (15.1%)
$150,000 or more32,968 (35.9%)3,473 (8.0%)
Total91,917 (100.0%)43,223 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Orange County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Orange County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300964 (1.1%)668 (1.5%)
$300 to $4991,950 (2.1%)1,022 (2.4%)
$500 to $7995,955 (6.5%)1,808 (4.2%)
$800 to $9995,763 (6.3%)3,407 (7.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49915,231 (16.6%)14,053 (32.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,887 (15.1%)11,438 (26.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49914,368 (15.6%)5,768 (13.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99912,111 (13.2%)1,619 (3.7%)
$3,000 or more21,688 (23.6%)1,815 (4.2%)
Total91,917 (100.0%)43,223 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Orange County

Housing Structures in Orange County

Housing Structures in Orange County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached85,03262.9%
Single Unit, Attached9,5877.1%
2 Unit Apartments6,8725.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,1716.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,7606.5%
10 or more Apartments14,36110.6%
Mobile Home / Other2,3571.7%
Total135,140100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Orange County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Orange County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached76,809 (90.3%)8,223 (9.7%)
Single Unit, Attached6,475 (67.5%)3,112 (32.5%)
2 Unit Apartments1,734 (25.2%)5,138 (74.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,197 (14.6%)6,974 (85.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,901 (21.7%)6,859 (78.3%)
10 or more Apartments2,043 (14.2%)12,318 (85.8%)
Mobile Home / Other1,758 (74.6%)599 (25.4%)
Total91,917 (68.0%)43,223 (32.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Orange County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Orange County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room233 (0.3%)2,031 (4.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,994 (2.2%)11,725 (27.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms20,710 (22.5%)18,855 (43.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms35,584 (38.7%)7,372 (17.1%)
8 or more Rooms33,396 (36.3%)3,240 (7.5%)
Total91,917 (100.0%)43,223 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Orange County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Orange County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas41,693 (45.4%)22,213 (51.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6,876 (7.5%)2,226 (5.1%)
Electricity6,529 (7.1%)12,694 (29.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene33,563 (36.5%)5,206 (12.0%)
Coal or Coke221 (0.2%)10 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2,867 (3.1%)550 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used168 (0.2%)324 (0.7%)
Total91,917 (100.0%)43,223 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Orange County

Household Vehicle Usage in Orange County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,118 (3.4%)8,505 (19.7%)
1 Vehicle23,661 (25.7%)19,751 (45.7%)
2 Vehicles37,934 (41.3%)11,458 (26.5%)
3 or more Vehicles27,204 (29.6%)3,509 (8.1%)
Total91,917 (100.0%)43,223 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Orange County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Orange County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units30,32461,593
Median Property Value$307,700$349,300
Median Household Income$83,368$25,263
Monthly Housing Costs$1,076$21,182
Real Estate Taxes$7,308$929

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Orange County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Orange County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,703 (5.6%)859 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,265 (4.2%)878 (1.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99911,694 (38.6%)20,714 (33.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99910,524 (34.7%)27,499 (44.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,587 (11.8%)9,035 (14.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999717 (2.4%)1,730 (2.8%)
$1,000,000 or more834 (2.8%)878 (1.4%)
Total30,324 (100.0%)61,593 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Orange County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Orange County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,218 (4.0%)1,770 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,319 (11.0%)1,253 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,714 (5.7%)2,178 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,671 (8.8%)1,852 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,815 (15.9%)2,889 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,652 (12.0%)6,708 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,230 (17.2%)6,889 (11.2%)
$150,000 or more7,705 (25.4%)14,561 (23.6%)
Total30,324 (100.0%)61,593 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Orange County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Orange County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8,424 (27.8%)128,771 (209.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,407 (17.8%)18,932 (30.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,304 (10.9%)17,051 (27.7%)
4.0x or more12,642 (41.7%)9,049 (14.7%)
Total30,324 (100.0%)61,593 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Orange County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Orange County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800760 (2.5%)248 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,284 (4.2%)542 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,49926,276 (86.7%)1,303 (2.1%)
Total30,324 (100.0%)61,593 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Orange County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orange County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orange County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years31,316 (98.1%)598 (1.9%)
6 to 18 Years74,957 (98.0%)1,563 (2.0%)
19 to 25 Years35,430 (94.2%)2,169 (5.8%)
26 to 34 Years37,197 (88.3%)4,936 (11.7%)
35 to 44 Years43,816 (92.1%)3,749 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years48,436 (93.9%)3,148 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years48,163 (94.6%)2,740 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years33,294 (99.0%)326 (1.0%)
75 Years and older21,667 (99.7%)67 (0.3%)
Total374,276 (95.1%)19,296 (4.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Orange County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Orange County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born31,316 (98.1%)598 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen74,957 (98.0%)1,563 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen35,430 (94.2%)2,169 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Orange County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Orange County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00036,779 (94.3%)2,208 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99942,639 (94.5%)2,465 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99946,683 (92.7%)3,687 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99941,271 (92.9%)3,145 (7.1%)
$100,000 and over202,388 (96.4%)7,506 (3.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orange County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orange County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616,447 (51.5%)16,737 (52.4%)
6 to 18 Years32,064 (41.9%)47,621 (62.2%)
19 to 25 Years11,051 (29.4%)25,852 (68.8%)
25 to 34 Years12,991 (30.8%)25,917 (61.5%)
35 to 44 Years11,083 (23.3%)34,618 (72.8%)
45 to 54 Years9,467 (18.3%)40,816 (79.1%)
55 to 64 Years10,337 (20.3%)40,526 (79.6%)
65 to 74 Years31,205 (92.8%)20,046 (59.6%)
75 Years and over21,479 (98.8%)13,330 (61.3%)
Total156,124 (39.7%)265,463 (67.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Orange County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Orange County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years119 (0.9%)34 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years2,561 (6.6%)1,255 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years3,400 (7.8%)2,561 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years8,468 (11.4%)8,765 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years4,024 (25.3%)4,467 (25.2%)
75 Years and over3,586 (40.3%)6,374 (49.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Orange County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Orange County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years119 (0.9%)4 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years112 (0.3%)123 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years436 (1.0%)281 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,754 (2.4%)1,399 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,625 (10.2%)1,557 (8.8%)
75 Years and over1,950 (21.9%)2,406 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Orange County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)30 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years161 (0.4%)185 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years498 (1.1%)394 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,596 (2.1%)1,316 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years645 (4.1%)982 (5.6%)
75 Years and over618 (6.9%)1,037 (8.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Orange County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,295 (5.9%)1,028 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,357 (5.4%)1,758 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,339 (4.5%)3,865 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,291 (8.1%)1,164 (6.6%)
75 Years and over895 (10.1%)2,027 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Orange County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years308 (0.8%)131 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years748 (1.7%)747 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years4,123 (5.5%)5,324 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,111 (13.3%)2,939 (16.6%)
75 Years and over2,000 (22.5%)4,330 (33.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Orange County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years732 (1.9%)262 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years626 (1.4%)652 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,140 (2.9%)1,710 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years952 (6.0%)994 (5.6%)
75 Years and over836 (9.4%)1,801 (14.0%)

Technology Access in Orange County

Computing Device Access in Orange County

Computing Device Access in Orange County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop106,00978.4%
Smartphone114,60884.8%
Tablet87,42464.7%
No Computing Device11,8758.8%
Total135,140100.0%

Internet Access in Orange County

Internet Access in Orange County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2850.2%
Broadband Home104,48477.3%
Cellular Data Only11,7558.7%
Satellite Internet5,1443.8%
No Internet16,83012.4%
Total135,140100.0%

Orange County Summary

Orange County, New York is located in the southeastern part of the state, and is part of the Hudson Valley region. It is bordered by Ulster County to the north, Sullivan County to the west, and Rockland County to the south. The county seat is Goshen, and the largest city is Middletown. The county was established in 1683 and is named for the Dutch royal family, the House of Orange.

Geography

Orange County covers an area of 839 square miles, making it the second-largest county in New York State. It is located in the southeastern part of the state, and is part of the Hudson Valley region. The terrain is mostly hilly, with the highest point being Schunemunk Mountain at 1,664 feet. The county is drained by the Wallkill River, which flows through the center of the county. Other major rivers include the Neversink, Rondout, and Moodna Creeks. The county is home to several state parks, including Harriman State Park, Sterling Forest State Park, and Schunemunk State Park.

Economy

Orange County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The county is home to several large companies, including PepsiCo, IBM, and Orange and Rockland Utilities. Agriculture is an important part of the economy, with dairy farming being the most common type of farming. Other crops grown in the county include apples, peaches, and vegetables. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with many visitors coming to the county to visit its many historic sites and attractions.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Orange County had a population of 372,813. The population is fairly evenly split between men and women, with 50.3% being male and 49.7% being female. The median age is 40.2 years, and the median household income is $68,845. The largest racial group is White (77.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), African American (5.3%), and Asian (2.3%).

History

Orange County was established in 1683, and was named for the Dutch royal family, the House of Orange. The county was originally part of Ulster County, but was split off in 1798. During the Revolutionary War, the county was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Minisink and the Battle of Fort Montgomery. In the 19th century, the county was an important center of the iron industry, with several iron furnaces located in the area. The county was also an important center of the dairy industry, with many farms located in the area. In the 20th century, the county saw an influx of new residents, as many people moved to the area from New York City. Today, Orange County is a vibrant and diverse community, with a mix of rural and urban areas.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Orange County?
Total Population of Orange County is 401,237.
What is the Total Male Population of Orange County?
Total Male Population of Orange County is 200,761.
What is the Total Female Population of Orange County?
Total Female Population of Orange County is 200,476.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Orange County?
There are 100.14 Males per 100 Females in Orange County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Orange County?
There are 99.86 Females per 100 Males in Orange County.
What is the Median Population Age in Orange County?
Median Population Age in Orange County is 36.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Orange County
Average Family Size in Orange County is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Orange County
Average Household Size in Orange County is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Orange County?
Per Capita income in Orange County is $40,410.
What is the Median Family Income in Orange County?
Median Family Income in Orange County is $109,962.
What is the Median Household income in Orange County?
Median Household Income in Orange County is $91,806.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Orange County?
Income or Wage Gap in Orange County is 33.0%.
Women in Orange County earn 67.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Orange County?
Family Income Deficit in Orange County is $12,639.
Families that are below poverty line in Orange County earn $12,639 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Orange County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Orange County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Orange County?
There are 197,672 People in the Labor Forcein in Orange County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Orange County?
63.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Orange County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Orange County?
Unemployment Rate in Orange County is 5.3%.