Orange County, NY Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Orange County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 396,409 | 19,009,591 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 473.2 | 348.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.96% | 0.06% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 137,124 | 7,641,851 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Orange County grew by 7.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 403,820 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Orange County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Orange County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,889 | $85,191 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.30% | 4.93% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Orange County is about 14% higher than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Orange County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $286,752 | $436,407 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,603 | $1,576 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.4% | 54.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Orange County is about 14.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,603 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Orange County spend about 50 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 209 hours, about 8.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Orange County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.1 | 29.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.3 | 57.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 209 | 241 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,494 | $7,480 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,851 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,654 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
New York:
Chautauqua County (15.3 min), Hamilton County (15.8 min), Clinton County (16.4 min).
Slowest:
Bronx County (45.1 min), Kings County (42.1 min), Queens County (42.1 min).
The average commute time in Orange County is 25 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Orange County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Orange County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
New York:
New York County (0.5), Tompkins County (0.4), Westchester County (0.4).
Lowest:
Bronx County (0.2), Orleans County (0.2), Hamilton County (0.2).
Health
Orange County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Orange County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.5% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
New York:
Tompkins County (0.8), Nassau County (0.8), New York County (0.8).
Lowest:
Bronx County (0.8), Montgomery County (0.8), Cattaraugus County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Orange County, New York.
What is the population of Orange County, New York?
The population of Orange County, New York is 396,409, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Orange County, New York?
The population density of Orange County, New York is 473.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Orange County, New York?
The median household income in Orange County, New York is $96,889, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Orange County, New York?
The median home price in Orange County, New York is $286,752, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Orange County, New York?
The unemployment rate in Orange County, New York is 5.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.