Orange County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Orange County is located in Indiana with a total population of 19,746. It is the 74th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orange County is 43.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orange County is $64,758. This is 8% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $143,900. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Orange County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Orange County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.