Orange County, NY

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2021 Population

398,277

4.24% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.27% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.7%

2.86% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$85,640

5.97% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$291,900

4.85% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

182,658

3.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Orange County, NY had a population of 398k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $85,640. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Orange County, NY grew from 382,077 to 398,277, a 4.24% increase and its median household income grew from $80,816 to $85,640, a 5.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orange County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.97%), White (Hispanic) (8.45%), Other (Hispanic) (7.45%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.04%).

None of the households in Orange County, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Orange County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orange County, NY are United States Military Academy (1,058 degrees awarded in 2021), Orange County Community College (816 degrees), and Mount Saint Mary College (555 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Orange County, NY was $291,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in Orange County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Orange County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Orange County, NY borders Passaic County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Dutchess County, NY, Putnam County, NY, Rockland County, NY, Sullivan County, NY, Ulster County, NY, and Pike County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Orange County, NY is home to a population of 398k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.7% of Orange County, NY residents were born outside of the country (46.6k people).

In 2021, there were 6.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (248k people) in Orange County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 33.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2021 Citizenship

95.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.2% of Orange County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Orange County, NY was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Orange County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orange County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
248k ± 853
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
39.7k ± 1.26k
White (Hispanic)
33.7k ± 2.3k

21.4%

Hispanic Population

85.3k people

21.4% of the people in Orange County, NY are hispanic (85.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Orange County, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

11.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

46.6k people

11.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

44.1k people

As of 2021, 11.7% of Orange County, NY residents (46.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orange County, NY was 11.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Orange County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,473 ± 549
Gulf War (2001-)
5,173 ± 606
Gulf War (1990s)
2,459 ± 392

Orange County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Orange County, NY employs 183k people. The largest industries in Orange County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (28,192 people), Retail Trade (23,122 people), and Educational Services (21,863 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($134,044), Utilities ($96,643), and Public Administration ($81,020).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

183k

2021 Value

± 3,341

3.67%

1 Year growth

± 2.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orange County, NY grew at a rate of 3.67%, from 176k employees to 183k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orange County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,805 people), Sales & Related Occupations (19,362 people), and Management Occupations (17,926 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orange County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

183k

2021 Value

± 3,341

3.67%

1 Year growth

± 2.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orange County, NY grew at a rate of 3.67%, from 176k employees to 183k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orange County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (28,192 people), Retail Trade (23,122 people), and Educational Services (21,863 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orange County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Orange County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,631

Median earning men ± $1,725

$39,360

Median earning women ± $1,525

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($95,398), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,697), and Information ($67,321).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,156), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,541), and Manufacturing ($46,210).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,640
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,079
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,962
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.23M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.62M
Manufacturing
$828k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Orange County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 49% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.9%), followed by Other (1.29%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.29%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Orange County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 49% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.9%), followed by Other (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Orange County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Orange County, NY awarded 3,163 degrees. The student population of Orange County, NY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 8,779 male students and 5,946 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orange County, NY are White (2,118 and 67.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (433 and 13.8%), Black or African American (275 and 8.75%), and Unknown (120 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Orange County, NY by number of degrees awarded are United States Military Academy (1,058 and 33.4%), Orange County Community College (816 and 25.8%), and Mount Saint Mary College (555 and 17.5%).

The most popular majors in Orange County, NY are Talmudic Studies. (442 and 14%), Registered Nursing (230 and 7.27%), and General Business Administration & Management (205 and 6.48%).

The median tuition cost in Orange County, NY for private four year colleges is $12,750.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Orange County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 25.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,725 (59.6% men and 40.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,725 students enrolled in Orange County, NY, 59.6% men and 40.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,399 records, of which 33.7% were women and 66.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
111 degrees awarded
Talmudic Studies.
432 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
134 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Orange County, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Orange County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

United States Military Academy
1,058 degrees awarded
Orange County Community College
816 degrees awarded
Mount Saint Mary College
555 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was United States Military Academy with 1,058 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,727 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orange County, NY, which is 1.2 times more than the 1,436 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,118 degrees mean that there were 4.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 433 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Orange County, NY was $291,900 in 2021, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $278,400 to $291,900, a 4.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Orange County, NY is 68.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Orange County, NY have an average commute time of 34.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orange County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Orange County, NY is $85,640. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Orange County, NY was Census Tract 149 with a value of $173,125, followed by Census Tract 145.02 and Census Tract 142.02, with respective values of $162,917 and $159,023.

In 2022, 21.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Orange County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.405%.

Housing

Property

$291,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,416

$91,534

Median Property Taxes

±$1,930

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orange County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Orange County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.9%

Homeownership

2021

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.9% of the housing units in Orange County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Orange County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 149
Census Tract 145.02
Census Tract 142.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orange County, NY was Census Tract 149 with a value of $173,125, followed by Census Tract 145.02 and Census Tract 142.02, with respective values of $162,917 and $159,023.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Orange County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$85,640

Median Household Income

± $2,000

133k

Number of Households

± 2,865

In 2021, the median household income of the 133k households in Orange County, NY grew to $85,640 from the previous year's value of $80,816.

The following chart displays the households in Orange County, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Orange County, NY is from New York.

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.4%)
Carpooled (8.7%)
Worked At Home (8.47%)

In 2021, 72.4% of workers in Orange County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.7%) and those who worked at home (8.47%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orange County, NY have a longer commute time (34.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 9.48% of the workforce in Orange County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Orange County, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Orange County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orange County, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 21.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Orange County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.405%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orange County, NY (45.4k out of 388k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orange County, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.7% of the children was living in poverty in Orange County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 245 in Orange County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 19 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.3% of the population of Orange County, NY has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Orange County, NY see 1447 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% increase from the previous year (1431 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1459 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 390 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,447 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orange County, NY

Primary care physicians in Orange County, NY see an average of 1,447 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% increase from the previous year (1,431 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Orange County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.73%

Uninsured

50.7%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orange County, NY declined by 2.17% from 4.83% to 4.73%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Orange County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 33 in Orange County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Orange County, NY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32% in Orange County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Orange County, NY.

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