Orange County, North Carolina
Orange County is home to 149,678 people. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $90,089.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,678 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $90,089 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.5% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 9.6% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.5% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.8% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $459,500 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,496 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 58.1% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 12.9% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 36.1 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.