Orleans County Summary

Life in Orleans County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Orleans 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 Orleans County:

  • The population in Orleans County is 40,148.

  • The median home value in Orleans County is $174,533.

  • The median income in Orleans County is $61,069.

  • The median rent in Orleans County is $840.

  • The unemployment rate in Orleans County is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Orleans County is 12.6%.

  • The average high in Orleans County is 56.5° and there are 87.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Orleans County

List Of Cities & Towns in Orleans County

Medina, NY Population 5,827

Albion, NY Population 5,428

Holley, NY Population 1,829

Lyndonville, NY Population 829

Map Of Orleans County

Orleans County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Orleans County is 56.5°.

  • There are 74.47 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 87.8 inches of rain each year with 20.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:12 hours of sun each day in Orleans County.

StatOrleans County
Mean High56.5
Nice Days74.47
Rainfall87.8
Snowfall20.3
Sunny_hours4:12
56.5°
Average High
87.8
Inches of Rain

Orleans County Photos

Medina
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Orleans County Demographics

Population over time in Orleans County

The current population in Orleans County is 40,148. The population has decreased -0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 40,588 -0.1%
2021 40,624 -0.7%
2020 40,904 -

Gender in Orleans County

  • Orleans County is 49.0% female with 19,684 female residents.

  • Orleans County is 51.0% male with 20,463 male residents.

Female
49.0% (19,684)
Male
51.0% (20,463)
Gender Orleans County NY USA
Female 49.0% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Orleans County

Orleans County is:

  • 85.4% White with 34,289 White residents.

  • 5.3% African American with 2,137 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 122 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 270 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 53 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 1,155 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.3% Hispanic with 2,122 Hispanic residents.

White
85.4% (34,289)
African American
5.3% (2,137)
American Indian
0.3% (122)
Asian
0.7% (270)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (53)
Two Or More
2.9% (1,155)
Hispanic
5.3% (2,122)

Table: Orleans County By Race

Race Orleans County NY USA
White 85.4% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 5.3% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.3% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Orleans County, New York

  • 5.6% of households in Orleans County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Orleans County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Orleans County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Orleans County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Orleans County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Orleans County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Orleans County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Orleans County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Orleans County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Orleans County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.6% (2,240)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (1,813)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.9% (2,768)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (3,883)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (5,516)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.3% (7,340)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (5,818)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.4% (5,766)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.9% (3,575)
$200,000 or more
3.5% (1,424)
Income Orleans County NY USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.9% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.4% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.9% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 15.2% 11.4%

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

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

  • 10.0% of adults in Orleans County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Orleans County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Orleans County completed some college.

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

  • 12.0% of adults in Orleans County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Orleans County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Orleans County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
3% (1,204)
9-12th Grade
10% (4,014)
High School / GED
39% (15,657)
Some College
18% (7,226)
Associate's Degree
11% (4,416)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (4,817)
Master's Degree
5% (2,007)
Professional Degree
1% (401)
Doctorate Degree
1% (401)
Education Orleans County NY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 6% 6%
High School / GED 39% 25% 26%
Some College 18% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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