Orange County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Orange County is located in Vermont with a total population of 29,594. It is the 10th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orange County is 46.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orange County is $77,328. This is about average than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $251,000. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Orange County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.2%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

36.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 42.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%. Notably, 16.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.