Orange County, Vermont Demographics 2026
Orange County, Vermont has a population of 29,761, the 10th most populous county in Vermont. The median household income is $82,232 and the median home value is $271,300. The poverty rate is 9.3%.
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 | 29,594 | 29,761 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $77,328 | $82,232 | +6.3% |
| Median home value | $251,000 | $271,300 | +8.1% |
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: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Orange County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph | 2,007 | $75,069 | 14.1% | $235,400 |
| Williamstown | 1,660 | $79,358 | 13.8% | $211,300 |
| Bradford | 1,097 | $104,306 | 5.5% | $226,500 |
| Chelsea | 416 | $43,750 | 21.6% | $232,600 |
| Newbury | 393 | $76,250 | 9.2% | $275,900 |
| Wells River | 340 | $38,688 | 38.8% | $170,800 |
| Fairlee | 54 | $21,071 | 50.0% | $277,500 |
Explore Vermont Rankings
Population Overview
Orange County is located in Vermont with a total population of 29,761. It is the 10th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Orange County is 46.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 43.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Orange County is $82,232. This is 1% higher than the state median of $81,203. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $271,300. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Orange County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.
Education
38.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%. Notably, 17.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
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 Vermont 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, Vermont?
Orange County has a population of 29,761, making it the 10th most populous county in Vermont.
What is the median income in Orange County?
The median household income in Orange County is $82,232 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.
How many cities are in Orange County, Vermont?
Orange County contains 7 Census-designated places.