Orange town is located in Franklin County Massachusetts. Orange town has a 2024 population of 7,547. Orange town is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -0.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,563 in 2020.
The average household income in Orange town is $71,782 with a poverty rate of 20.52%. The median age in Orange town is 42.8 years: 42.3 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orange town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,995 | 92.23% |
| Two or more races | 440 | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.69% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,006 | 2.5 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 1,338 | 3.41 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Non Family | 1,176 | 1.14 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Female | 355 | 3.37 | 62 | 38 |
| Male | 137 | 3.06 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 360 | 6.62% |
| Associates Degree | 546 | 10.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 624 | 11.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 300 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 2,315 | 42.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 2.39% |
| Some College | 1,165 | 21.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,082 | 4,610 | 856 |
| 2+ Races | 190 | 190 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 158 | 158 | 38 |
| Asian | 52 | 34 | 1 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 63.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,056 | $70,577 | $40,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,423 | $68,750 | $47,022 |
| High School Graduate | $39,953 | $40,709 | $38,558 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,567 | $21,649 | $21,406 |
| Overall | $40,771 | $45,266 | $38,011 |
| Some College | $35,217 | $46,583 | $33,920 |
$40,771
Average Earnings
$45,266
Average Male
$38,011
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.78% of Orange town residents speak only English, while 5.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,847 | 1,290 | 18.84% |
| Multiple | 440 | 169 | 38.41% |
| Hispanic | 378 | 159 | 42.06% |
| Black | 53 | 35 | 66.04% |
20.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.54%
Male Poverty Rate
22.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orange town is Black, with 66.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orange town is White, with 18.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.22% |
| High School | 15.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.95% |
| Female Employed | 10.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.47% |
| Male Employed | 7.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,795 | $88,097 |
| Households | $56,000 | $71,782 |
| Married Families | $95,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,130 | $44,042 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
582
Number of Veterans
534
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 195 |
| Second Gulf War | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 103 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 55 to 64 | 134 |
| 75+ | 112 |
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 76 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 564 | 10.04% |
| Asian | 18 | 34.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.08%
Born in Orange town
95.77%
Native Born
4.23%
Foreign Born
2.41%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
95.77% of Orange town residents were born in the United States, with 81.08% having been born in Massachusetts. 2.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,492 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 7,503 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 7,514 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 7,525 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 7,536 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 7,547 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 7,558 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 7,569 | -9 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 7,578 | 15 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 7,563 | -30 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 7,593 | -46 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,639 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 7,652 | -11 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 7,663 | -40 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 7,703 | -48 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 7,751 | -41 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 7,792 | -40 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 7,832 | -17 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 7,849 | 12 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 7,837 | 0 | 0% |