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 $70,998 with a poverty rate of 18.56%. The median age in Orange is 37.1 years: 31.3 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orange was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,106 | 63.14% |
| Black or African American | 1,423 | 28.93% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 6.57% |
| Other race | 67 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,811 | 2.4 | 44 | 56 |
| Non Family | 810 | 1.16 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Married | 531 | 2.99 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Female | 450 | 3.87 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Male | 20 | 3.35 | 0 | 100 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
44.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 388 | 11.26% |
| Associates Degree | 178 | 5.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 389 | 11.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 218 | 6.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,342 | 38.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 220 | 6.38% |
| Some College | 712 | 20.66% |
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 | 2,149 | 1,913 | 448 |
| Black | 1,136 | 786 | 139 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 85 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 55 | 20 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 52.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,750 | $52,257 | $56,488 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,063 | $47,727 | $64,583 |
| High School Graduate | $37,885 | $39,167 | $37,638 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,968 | $21,543 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,134 | $40,544 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $24,971 | $56,121 | $23,362 |
$37,134
Average Earnings
$40,544
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.63% of Orange residents speak only English, while 2.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,723 | 369 | 13.55% |
| Black | 1,309 | 353 | 26.97% |
| Multiple | 282 | 91 | 32.27% |
18.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.31%
Male Poverty Rate
22.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orange is Multiple, with 32.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orange is White, with 13.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.61% |
| Some College | 23.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.39% |
| High School | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 14.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.25% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,685 | $78,876 |
| Households | $59,196 | $70,998 |
| Married Families | $94,811 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,270 | $54,883 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
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
169
Number of Veterans
165
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 6.1% |
| Black | 21 | 1.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
68.98%
Born in Orange
99.84%
Native Born
0.16%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.84% of Orange residents were born in the United States, with 68.98% 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% |