Orleans County, NY Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Population
| Metric | Orleans County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,916 | 19,009,591 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 47.6 | 348.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.78% | 0.06% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.2 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,208 | 7,641,851 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Orleans County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Orleans County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,453 | $85,191 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.34% | 4.93% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Orleans County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $103,226 | $436,407 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $876 | $1,576 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.4% | 54.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Orleans County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 13.4% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Orleans County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Orleans County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Orleans County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Orleans County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.3% | 17.4% | 19.0% |