Orange is a town located in Orange County Virginia. Orange has a 2024 population of 5,245. It is also the county seat of Orange County. Orange is currently growing at a rate of 1.69% annually and its population has increased by 7.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,895 in 2020.
The average household income in Orange is $76,101 with a poverty rate of 15.83%. The median age in Orange is 34.9 years: 30.8 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orange was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,312 | 66.24% |
| Black or African American | 1,356 | 27.12% |
| Two or more races | 238 | 4.76% |
| Other race | 91 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,902 | 2.33 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Non Family | 832 | 1.19 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Married | 523 | 2.96 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Female | 501 | 3.56 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Male | 46 | 2.43 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
3
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
47.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 302 | 8.75% |
| Associates Degree | 205 | 5.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 453 | 13.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 238 | 6.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,453 | 42.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 216 | 6.26% |
| Some College | 585 | 16.95% |
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 | 2,137 | 1,886 | 463 |
| Black | 1,085 | 847 | 137 |
| 2+ Races | 142 | 122 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 79 | 47 |
| Other Race | 60 | 51 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 46.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,474 | $0 | $56,466 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,792 | $41,838 | $72,625 |
| High School Graduate | $37,780 | $39,329 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,000 | $24,306 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,904 | $43,021 | $35,482 |
| Some College | $31,525 | $55,795 | $24,909 |
$38,904
Average Earnings
$43,021
Average Male
$35,482
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.14% of Orange residents speak only English, while 3.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,242 | 359 | 28.9% |
| White | 2,890 | 344 | 11.9% |
| Multiple | 196 | 5 | 2.55% |
15.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.21%
Male Poverty Rate
20.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orange is Black, with 28.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orange is Multiple, with 2.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.55% |
| Some College | 18.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.72% |
| High School | 5.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.56% |
| Male Employed | 0.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,568 | $83,404 |
| Households | $68,833 | $76,101 |
| Married Families | $99,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,314 | $58,900 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
119
Number of Veterans
108
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 3.98% |
| Black | 19 | 1.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
67.48%
Born in Orange
99.28%
Native Born
0.72%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0.56%
Naturalized
99.28% of Orange residents were born in the United States, with 67.48% having been born in Virginia. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,684 | 88 | 1.57% |
| 2028 | 5,596 | 88 | 1.6% |
| 2027 | 5,508 | 87 | 1.6% |
| 2026 | 5,421 | 88 | 1.65% |
| 2025 | 5,333 | 88 | 1.68% |
| 2024 | 5,245 | 87 | 1.69% |
| 2023 | 5,158 | 61 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 5,097 | 102 | 2.04% |
| 2021 | 4,995 | 100 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 4,895 | -182 | -3.58% |
| 2019 | 5,077 | 35 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 5,042 | 89 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 4,953 | 42 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 4,911 | 33 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 4,878 | 35 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 4,843 | 32 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 4,811 | 39 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 4,772 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 4,762 | 47 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4,715 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,123 | 1,541 | 59.68% |
| 1990 | 2,582 | -49 | -1.86% |
| 1980 | 2,631 | -137 | -4.95% |
| 1970 | 2,768 | -187 | -6.33% |
| 1960 | 2,955 | 384 | 14.94% |
| 1950 | 2,571 | -3,113 | -54.77% |