Orange, Connecticut Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Orange, Connecticut is 14,251 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest city in Connecticut. The median household income is $145,625, the median home value is $466,800, and the median age is 45.5.
14,251
Population
829
People / sq mi
$145,625
Median Income
$466,800
Median Home Value
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Orange covers 17.2 sq mi of land at 829 people per square mile.
About Orange, CT
Homeownership is the standout figure in Orange: 88.9% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 14,251 residents, Orange is a city in Connecticut. It ranks #30 among cities in Connecticut by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $145,625, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.2%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $466,800, with typical rent around $2,016.
College attainment is above the local norm at 59.1%, above the national 35.0%. About 13.9% of the workforce is home-based, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Orange, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$145,625
Median Household Income
$64,510
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$466,800
Median Home Value
$2,016
Median Rent
88.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.0%
High School+
59.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
74.1%
Public Transit
13.9%
Work From Home
28.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.4%
Foreign Born
82.3%
Non-English at Home
4.1%
Veterans
6.9%
With Disability
95.9%
Health Insurance
98.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 35.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.1% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Information | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.6% |
| Retail Trade | 3.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orange, Connecticut has a population of 14,251 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest city in Connecticut.
The median household income in Orange, Connecticut is $145,625, with 3.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Orange, Connecticut is $466,800, with median monthly rent at $2,016 and a homeownership rate of 88.9%.
The median age in Orange, Connecticut is 45.5 years. The population is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.