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Orange County, Florida Demographics 2026

Orange County, Florida has a population of 1,471,937, the 5th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $79,719 and the median home value is $390,100. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Orange County Quick Facts

Population 1,471,937
Median Household Income $79,719
Median Home Value $390,100
Poverty Rate 13.0%
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Median Age 36.6 years
Homeownership Rate 56.8%
Affordability Ratio 4.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.3%
High School Graduation 90.6%
Cities/Places 51
Population 1,471,937 5th of 67
Median Income $79,719 7% higher than state
Poverty Rate 13.0%
Unemployment 5.5%

How Orange County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,440,4711,471,937+2.2%
Median household income$77,011$79,719+3.5%
Median home value$358,300$390,100+8.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.8%
$25K-$50K 16.6%
$50K-$100K 29.9%
$100K+ 39.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.1%
$10K-$15K
2.7%
$15K-$20K
3.0%
$20K-$25K
3.0%
$25K-$30K
3.1%
$30K-$35K
3.5%
$35K-$40K
3.3%
$40K-$45K
3.4%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
7.5%
$60K-$75K
9.4%
$75K-$100K
13.1%
$100K-$125K
10.7%
$125K-$150K
7.4%
$150K-$200K
9.3%
$200K+
12.2%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
67.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,775/mo 26.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

72out of 100
Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Orange County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Orlando319,758$72,33614.7%$394,100
Alafaya92,449$100,9509.3%$425,500
Pine Hills80,105$58,67317.5%$253,300
Horizon West67,416$127,3357.3%$562,200
Four Corners65,048$72,87910.5%$351,800
Apopka58,232$96,88410.2%$394,900
Ocoee49,033$98,91110.3%$406,400
Winter Garden47,872$106,4959.8%$476,000
Meadow Woods42,852$82,7448.4%$401,000
University (Orange County)41,902$59,85227.0%$298,900
Winter Park30,274$105,7249.3%$731,400
Oak Ridge23,364$54,68525.3%$280,200
Hunters Creek22,819$99,1957.0%$450,100
Maitland19,469$97,15010.4%$523,200
Lake Butler17,125$182,5003.7%$930,500
Azalea Park16,180$63,49014.0%$283,500
Lockhart15,371$69,60217.9%$264,800
Southchase13,981$92,43111.9%$388,800
Doctor Phillips12,984$103,95012.0%$529,900
Conway12,928$87,4058.9%$405,800
Goldenrod12,878$67,56315.5%$358,700
Fairview Shores11,844$62,41411.8%$354,000
Union Park10,615$70,00013.8%$324,800
Bithlo10,486$92,44126.0%$377,500
Pine Castle10,371$49,76120.3%$331,800
Williamsburg9,063$89,1916.1%$327,700
Wedgefield8,851$120,1566.0%$456,400
Sky Lake8,116$70,20312.5%$280,400
Belle Isle7,444$104,55911.6%$526,600
South Apopka7,300$61,15128.1%$280,500
Orlovista6,890$46,93820.0%$198,800
Rio Pinar4,985$99,8817.8%$389,500
Bay Hill4,512$127,7630.7%$786,400
Tangerine4,326$105,5096.5%$435,200
Clarcona3,850$41,86114.8%$317,800
Oakland3,646$152,1957.2%$557,500
Holden Heights3,286$48,75012.3%$195,700
Zellwood3,228$70,2783.8%$184,000
Windermere3,086$177,7781.3%$987,500
Edgewood2,758$81,4815.0%$501,800
Taft2,730$55,73513.3%$163,000
Tangelo Park2,404$68,0768.9%$235,400
Eatonville2,290$32,76828.2%$204,200
Lake Mary Jane1,792$145,6580.0%$537,900
Christmas1,696$73,22417.9%$299,300
Gotha1,124N/A4.5%$745,500
Paradise Heights877$53,5118.6%N/A
Lake Hart426$121,0000.0%N/A
Tildenville183$71,5890.0%$555,100
Bay Lake21$152,5000.0%$106,300
Lake Buena Vista15$176,2500.0%$162,500

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Population Overview

Orange County is located in Florida with a total population of 1,471,937. It is the 5th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 51 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orange County is 36.6 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orange County is $79,719. This is 7% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. 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 $390,100. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

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 33.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.3% vs 2.9%).

Education

39.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Orange County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Orange County, Florida?

Orange County has a population of 1,471,937, making it the 5th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Orange County?

The median household income in Orange County is $79,719 with a poverty rate of 13.0%.

How many cities are in Orange County, Florida?

Orange County contains 51 Census-designated places.