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Orange County, New York Demographics 2026

Orange County, New York has a population of 406,616, the 12th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $97,178 and the median home value is $387,900. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

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

Orange County Quick Facts

Population 406,616
Median Household Income $97,178
Median Home Value $387,900
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Median Age 37.0 years
Homeownership Rate 67.8%
Affordability Ratio 4.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.6%
High School Graduation 89.8%
Cities/Places 39
Population 406,616 12th of 62
Median Income $97,178 13% higher than state
Poverty Rate 12.6%
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
Population403,840406,616+0.7%
Median household income$96,497$97,178+0.7%
Median home value$361,100$387,900+7.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%
$25K-$50K 13.7%
$50K-$100K 24.8%
$100K+ 48.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.0%
$10K-$15K
2.7%
$15K-$20K
2.8%
$20K-$25K
3.2%
$25K-$30K
2.7%
$30K-$35K
2.8%
$35K-$40K
2.9%
$40K-$45K
2.6%
$45K-$50K
2.7%
$50K-$60K
5.4%
$60K-$75K
7.3%
$75K-$100K
12.1%
$100K-$125K
11.3%
$125K-$150K
8.2%
$150K-$200K
12.9%
$200K+
16.4%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%
63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,680/mo 20.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

59out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Orange County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Kiryas Joel38,916$50,03237.6%$758,800
Middletown30,289$79,34613.6%$308,600
Newburgh28,519$56,96024.3%$247,900
Woodbury11,334$121,2214.6%$452,200
Scotchtown10,252$96,6898.3%$344,300
Orange Lake9,784$109,0636.6%$362,100
Monroe9,515$109,8519.0%$427,800
New Windsor8,919$81,3408.5%$345,200
Mechanicstown8,808$81,25018.1%$344,200
Port Jervis8,652$47,91722.2%$236,700
Walden6,868$87,48711.1%$333,500
Warwick6,585$89,6095.5%$438,100
West Point6,349$135,3333.3%N/A
Goshen5,773$104,6432.2%$396,300
Washingtonville5,707$95,3138.2%$355,700
Firthcliffe5,432$101,2507.4%$407,400
Gardnertown4,760$113,2775.3%$311,700
Chester4,033$100,5146.8%$330,200
Walton Park3,915$157,2761.2%$466,900
South Blooming Grove3,866$62,31638.1%$509,900
Montgomery3,798$90,21417.3%$361,300
Highland Falls3,683$110,7147.2%$353,900
Beaver Dam Lake3,627$120,7551.3%$425,200
Balmville3,399$120,6943.2%$392,200
Maybrook3,142$72,3896.1%$257,500
Vails Gate3,052$70,6885.6%$310,100
Cornwall-on-Hudson3,037$140,2083.6%$471,200
Greenwood Lake3,020$72,90215.0%$340,100
Florida2,893$123,2506.8%$361,800
Harriman2,586$83,4888.3%$270,000
Fort Montgomery2,422$84,5702.1%$330,000
Washington Heights2,383$81,68613.3%$366,700
Pine Bush1,868$86,78628.4%$318,200
Mountain Lodge Park1,669$60,73416.4%$210,100
Otisville1,135$87,6565.7%$314,600
Sparrow Bush1,119$56,3492.6%$240,000
Tuxedo Park740$250,000+1.8%$2,000,000+
Unionville695$117,32110.5%$365,200
Salisbury Mills293$142,4268.9%$471,400

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Population Overview

Orange County is located in New York with a total population of 406,616. It is the 12th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 39 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orange County is 37.0 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orange County is $97,178. This is 13% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 20% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $387,900. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Orange County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.9%. The Asian population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.

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 New York 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, New York?

Orange County has a population of 406,616, making it the 12th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Orange County?

The median household income in Orange County is $97,178 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.

How many cities are in Orange County, New York?

Orange County contains 39 Census-designated places.