Orleans County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Name: Orleans County, Vermont Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Orleans County, Vermont has a population of 27,606, the 11th most populous county in Vermont. The median household income is $70,103 and the median home value is $223,400. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

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

Orleans County Quick Facts

Population 27,606

Median Household Income $70,103

Median Home Value $223,400

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 45.7 years

Homeownership Rate 79.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.5%

High School Graduation 92.2%

Cities/Places 15

Population 27,606 11th of 14

Median Income $70,103 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Orleans 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	27,492	27,606	+0.4%
Median household income	$66,426	$70,103	+5.5%
Median home value	$213,300	$223,400	+4.7%

Median Household Income

Orleans

$70,103

$81,203

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Orleans

$223,400

$316,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.7%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 33.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

7.1%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.7%

Renter 20.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $892/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.4%

18-34

18.3%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

28.8%

75+

9.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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 Orleans County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Newport	4,394	$54,646	23.0%	$179,400
Orleans	809	$57,159	8.2%	$156,300
Derby Line	783	$71,518	7.3%	$201,000
Barton	730	$40,833	25.8%	$146,900
Derby Center	693	$58,250	12.6%	$196,600
North Troy	506	$50,417	21.5%	$121,100
Glover	282	$63,214	23.3%	$112,500
Newport Center	280	$44,231	18.2%	$136,400
Irasburg	253	$80,893	2.8%	N/A
Lowell	232	$74,583	11.9%	$187,500
Greensboro Bend	224	$82,500	17.0%	$258,300
Troy	219	$91,688	13.7%	$187,500
Albany	135	N/A	3.7%	$211,800
Greensboro	115	$103,571	0.0%	$526,300
Coventry	71	N/A	40.8%	$187,500

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Population Overview

Orleans County is located in Vermont with a total population of 27,606. It is the 11th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orleans County is 45.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 43.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orleans County is $70,103. This is 14% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $223,400. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Orleans County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

30.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Orleans 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 Orleans County, Vermont?

Orleans County has a population of 27,606, making it the 11th most populous county in Vermont.

What is the median income in Orleans County?

The median household income in Orleans County is $70,103 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Orleans County, Vermont?

Orleans County contains 15 Census-designated places.