Orange, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Orange, Virginia had a total population of 5,066, the 199th largest town in Virginia, with a median household income of $76,370, which is 18% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Orange Quick Facts
How Orange 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 | 5,000 | 5,066 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $68,833 | $76,370 | +10.9% |
| Median home value | $252,800 | $273,300 | +8.1% |
How Orange Compares
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Orange Rankings in Virginia
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Other Cities in Orange County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake of the Woods | 7,984 | $109,153 | 5.5% | $399,300 |
| Gordonsville | 1,459 | $61,556 | 14.1% | $272,800 |
| Barboursville | 694 | $53,766 | 60.7% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Orange
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | 4,950 | $63,280 | $207,000 | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| South Hill | 4,786 | $66,023 | $242,700 | 27.6% | 15.3% |
| Bethel Manor | 4,393 | $77,294 | N/A | 35.2% | 7.7% |
| Woodstock | 5,871 | $76,100 | $268,700 | 22.3% | 22.1% |
| Quantico Base | 5,840 | $72,821 | N/A | 44.9% | 7.0% |
Population Overview
Orange is a small city located in Virginia, within Orange County. The total population is 5,066. It ranks as the 199th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Orange is 38.3 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Orange is $76,370. This is 18% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $273,300. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 49.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Orange is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.
Education
21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Orange, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Orange, Virginia?
Orange, Virginia has a population of 5,066 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Orange, VA?
The median household income in Orange is $76,370, which is 5% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Orange, VA?
The poverty rate in Orange is 14.1%. This means approximately 644 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Orange, Virginia?
Orange's population is 66.9% White, 24.7% Black, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Orange, VA?
The median home value in Orange is $273,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x.
How educated is Orange, Virginia?
21.0% of adults (25+) in Orange hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.