Orange County Summary

Life in Orange County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Orange County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Orange County:

  • The population in Orange County is 401,237.

  • The median home value in Orange County is $410,511.

  • The median income in Orange County is $91,806.

  • The median rent in Orange County is $1,494.

  • The unemployment rate in Orange County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Orange County is 13.0%.

  • The average high in Orange County is 65.6° and there are 104.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Orange County

List Of Cities & Towns in Orange County

Kiryas Joel, NY Population 34,368

Middletown, NY Population 30,169

Newburgh, NY Population 28,751

Woodbury, NY Population 11,371

Scotchtown, NY Population 10,353

Orange Lake, NY Population 10,060

Monroe, NY Population 9,420

New Windsor, NY Population 8,788

Port Jervis, NY Population 8,725

Mechanicstown, NY Population 8,620

Walden, NY Population 6,861

Warwick, NY Population 6,653

West Point, NY Population 6,386

Goshen, NY Population 5,736

Washingtonville, NY Population 5,733

Firthcliffe, NY Population 5,264

Walton Park, NY Population 4,139

Chester, NY Population 4,064

Gardnertown, NY Population 3,943

Montgomery, NY Population 3,797

Balmville, NY Population 3,781

Highland Falls, NY Population 3,720

Beaver Dam Lake, NY Population 3,296

Maybrook, NY Population 3,135

Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY Population 3,044

Greenwood Lake, NY Population 3,027

Harriman, NY Population 2,955

Florida, NY Population 2,937

Vails Gate, NY Population 2,881

Fort Montgomery, NY Population 2,453

Mountain Lodge Park, NY Population 2,083

Pine Bush, NY Population 1,659

Washington Heights, NY Population 1,572

Otisville, NY Population 1,431

Tuxedo Park, NY Population 700

Unionville, NY Population 670

Salisbury Mills, NY Population 288

Map Of Orange County

Orange County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Orange County is 65.6°.

  • There are 79.44 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 104.0 inches of rain each year with 14.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:35 hours of sun each day in Orange County.

StatOrange County
Mean High65.6
Nice Days79.44
Rainfall104.0
Snowfall14.2
Sunny_hours4:35
65.6°
Average High
104.0
Inches of Rain

Orange County Photos

Black Dirt Region
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Goshenc Nyc Town Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Goshen Schoolhouse
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Hudson River From Bear Mountain Bridge
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Black Dirt Region
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL

Orange County Demographics

Population over time in Orange County

The current population in Orange County is 401,237. The population has increased 4.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 398,277 4.2%
2021 382,077 0.5%
2020 380,085 -

Gender in Orange County

  • Orange County is 50.0% female with 200,476 female residents.

  • Orange County is 50.0% male with 200,761 male residents.

Female
50.0% (200,476)
Male
50.0% (200,761)
Gender Orange County NY USA
Female 50.0% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Orange County

Orange County is:

  • 60.5% White with 242,637 White residents.

  • 10.5% African American with 41,945 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 459 American Indian residents.

  • 2.8% Asian with 11,358 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 62 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 1,986 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 13,296 Two Or More residents.

  • 22.3% Hispanic with 89,494 Hispanic residents.

White
60.5% (242,637)
African American
10.5% (41,945)
American Indian
0.1% (459)
Asian
2.8% (11,358)
Hawaiian
0.0% (62)
Other
0.5% (1,986)
Two Or More
3.3% (13,296)
Hispanic
22.3% (89,494)

Table: Orange County By Race

Race Orange County NY USA
White 60.5% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 10.5% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.8% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 22.3% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Orange County, New York

  • 4.1% of households in Orange County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Orange County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Orange County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Orange County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Orange County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Orange County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Orange County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Orange County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Orange County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Orange County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (16,412)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (13,123)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.0% (28,208)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.6% (22,558)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.3% (33,425)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.6% (54,633)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.6% (46,480)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.5% (78,198)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.2% (49,042)
$200,000 or more
14.7% (59,152)
Income Orange County NY USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.0% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.6% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.3% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.6% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.5% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.2% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 14.7% 15.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Orange County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Orange County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Orange County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Orange County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Orange County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Orange County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Orange County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Orange County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Orange County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Orange County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (12,037)
9-12th Grade
7% (28,086)
High School / GED
28% (112,346)
Some College
19% (76,235)
Associate's Degree
11% (44,136)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (72,222)
Master's Degree
11% (44,136)
Professional Degree
2% (8,024)
Doctorate Degree
1% (4,012)
Education Orange County NY USA
< 9th Grade 2% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 28% 25% 26%
Some College 19% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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