Orange County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Orange County is located in Florida with a total population of 1,440,471. It is the 5th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orange County is 36.4 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orange County is $77,011. This is 7% higher than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $358,300. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 57.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Orange County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.2% vs 2.8%).

Education

38.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.