Orleans County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Orleans County is located in Vermont with a total population of 27,492. It is the 11th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orleans County is 45.4 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orleans County is $66,426. This is 15% lower than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $213,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Orleans County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 33% 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 91.9%.