Orange County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Orange County is located in New York with a total population of 403,840. It is the 12th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orange County is 36.9 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orange County is $96,497. This is 14% higher than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% higher. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $361,100. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Orange County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.2%. The Asian population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.