Population 29,761 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Orange County
Household size in Orange County
| Period | Orange County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Orange County are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.39, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Orange County
| Period | Orange County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.9, Orange County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.8, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Orange County
| Period | Orange County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Orange County (9.0%), below the national share of 11.6%. Vermont as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Orange County
Renters in Orange County
| Period | Orange County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Orange County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.0 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other Vermont county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Orange County
| Period | Orange County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Orange County: 15.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Orange County
| Period | Orange County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Orange County was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Orange County
| Period | Orange County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $823 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $916 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $966 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,226 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$403 | +$428 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Orange County costs $1,226 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $403 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Orange County
Bachelor's degrees in Orange County
| Period | Orange County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Orange County as nationally: 38.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Vermont overall (44.6%). The share with a degree is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Orange County
| Period | Orange County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Orange County: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Vermont as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Orange County
| Period | Orange County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Orange County has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Vermont county has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Orange County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County | 2.30 | 46.9 | 9.0% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 1976 | $1,226 | 38.5% | 94.8% | 2.3% |
| Grafton County | 2.39 | 45.0 | 7.5% | 28.7% | 23.7% | 1974 | $1,423 | 49.9% | 95.2% | 3.8% |
| Addison County | 2.30 | 45.3 | 5.7% | 20.7% | 14.1% | 1976 | $1,321 | 46.3% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
| Carroll County | 2.46 | 52.4 | 7.7% | 16.6% | 39.2% | 1979 | $1,311 | 38.2% | 95.6% | 5.5% |
| Sagadahoc County | 2.26 | 47.8 | 10.0% | 22.2% | 13.1% | 1974 | $1,256 | 44.2% | 95.6% | 4.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.18 | 50.4 | 6.9% | 17.5% | 25.2% | 1978 | $1,034 | 39.6% | 94.9% | 3.2% |
| Jefferson County | 2.40 | 37.2 | 10.8% | 45.3% | 15.2% | 1974 | $1,151 | 26.5% | 92.6% | 6.3% |
| Huron County | 2.19 | 48.9 | 6.7% | 18.2% | 23.4% | 1966 | $787 | 18.5% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Arenac County | 2.29 | 49.5 | 7.9% | 13.8% | 27.3% | 1977 | $750 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 6.3% |
| Gladwin County | 2.31 | 50.5 | 4.9% | 13.9% | 28.5% | 1980 | $817 | 17.1% | 88.8% | 6.7% |
| Clare County | 2.55 | 47.1 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 36.4% | 1976 | $757 | 13.3% | 88.1% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Orange County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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