Population 27,606 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Orleans County
Household size in Orleans County
| Period | Orleans County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Orleans County is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the north.
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 Orleans County
| Period | Orleans County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.1, Orleans County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Orleans County
| Period | Orleans County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Orleans County than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. Vermont as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is down 1.5 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 Orleans County
Renters in Orleans County
| Period | Orleans County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Orleans County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.1 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Orleans County
| Period | Orleans County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.7% of the housing in Orleans County, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 Orleans County
| Period | Orleans County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Orleans County was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Vermont as a whole, where the median home dates to 1973. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 Orleans County
| Period | Orleans County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $699 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $723 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $813 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $943 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$244 | +$428 | +$606 |
The median renter in Orleans County pays $943 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $244 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Vermont county has lower rents.
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 Orleans County
Bachelor's degrees in Orleans County
| Period | Orleans County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.8% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Orleans County than nationally: 30.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.0 points, in line with the national trend. Few Vermont counties have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 14.
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 Orleans County
| Period | Orleans County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Orleans County is a bit above the national rate: 92.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Vermont overall (94.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.2 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 Orleans County
| Period | Orleans County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Orleans County is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is higher than in Vermont as a whole (3.5%). No other Vermont county has higher unemployment.
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).
Orleans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans County | 2.26 | 46.1 | 8.9% | 20.3% | 24.7% | 1977 | $943 | 30.8% | 92.3% | 5.4% |
| Franklin County | 2.56 | 42.0 | 10.7% | 22.6% | 14.3% | 1976 | $1,258 | 30.1% | 93.6% | 3.3% |
| Grand Isle County | 2.38 | 49.9 | 4.6% | 10.1% | 38.7% | 1984 | $1,550 | 43.5% | 95.6% | 3.2% |
| Clinton County | 2.21 | 42.5 | 11.7% | 30.6% | 12.8% | 1974 | $1,006 | 27.8% | 88.9% | 4.3% |
| Franklin County | 2.32 | 46.1 | 6.7% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 1974 | $810 | 33.2% | 94.0% | 5.3% |
| Franklin County | 2.21 | 42.2 | 13.0% | 27.5% | 19.6% | 1968 | $847 | 24.3% | 88.0% | 4.2% |
| Somerset County | 2.18 | 46.3 | 9.1% | 22.6% | 19.0% | 1975 | $953 | 21.2% | 93.1% | 3.5% |
| Penobscot County | 2.30 | 43.3 | 8.6% | 29.5% | 12.4% | 1976 | $1,056 | 32.6% | 95.0% | 3.7% |
| Washington County | 2.16 | 48.3 | 10.1% | 20.3% | 32.0% | 1974 | $824 | 24.7% | 91.0% | 6.2% |
| Montmorency County | 1.94 | 55.0 | 7.0% | 12.1% | 43.4% | 1975 | $709 | 15.3% | 90.7% | 5.4% |
| Oscoda County | 2.28 | 51.9 | 8.4% | 12.8% | 49.1% | 1974 | $798 | 15.7% | 85.6% | 8.1% |
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 Orleans 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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