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Population Review

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

White81.7%
Black or African American4.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management35.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.5%
Manufacturing7.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.1%
Construction6.7%
Information6.7%
Public Administration4.6%
Retail Trade3.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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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.