Orange County, Indiana Demographics 2026
Orange County, Indiana has a population of 19,767, the 74th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $65,873 and the median home value is $158,700. The poverty rate is 13.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Orange County Quick Facts
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,746 | 19,767 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $64,758 | $65,873 | +1.7% |
| Median home value | $143,900 | $158,700 | +10.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Orange County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paoli | 3,125 | $42,906 | 25.2% | $150,700 |
| Orleans | 2,235 | $65,330 | 13.9% | $117,500 |
| French Lick | 1,828 | $54,519 | 10.1% | $85,100 |
| West Baden Springs | 543 | $42,857 | 18.1% | $163,800 |
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Population Overview
Orange County is located in Indiana with a total population of 19,767. It is the 74th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Orange County is 42.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Orange County is $65,873. This is 8% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $158,700. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Orange County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Orange County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.
Education
16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.
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 Indiana 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, Indiana?
Orange County has a population of 19,767, making it the 74th most populous county in Indiana.
What is the median income in Orange County?
The median household income in Orange County is $65,873 with a poverty rate of 13.4%.
How many cities are in Orange County, Indiana?
Orange County contains 4 Census-designated places.