Orange County's estimated 2026 population is 154,153 with a growth rate of 0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Orange County is the 22nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 133,985 and has seen a growth of 15.05% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Orange County includes 70.47% White, 10.59% Black or African American, 7.88% Asian, 3.77% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (70.47%)
Black or African American (10.59%)
Asian (7.88%)
Two or more races (6.8%)
Other race (3.77%)
Native American (0.46%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103,797 | 70.47% |
| Black or African American | 15,595 | 10.59% |
| Asian | 11,605 | 7.88% |
| Two or more races | 10,022 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 5,557 | 3.77% |
| Native American | 677 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Orange County's average per capita income is $57,436. Household income levels show a median of $88,553. The poverty rate stands at 12.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $144,845 | $196,940 |
| Families | $128,253 | $177,194 |
| Households | $88,553 | $133,780 |
| Non Families | $45,703 | $65,834 |
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