Orange County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Orange County is located in Virginia with a total population of 37,208. It is the 48th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orange County is 42.0 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orange County is $94,175. This is 4% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $337,300. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Orange County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.4%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.