Orange County, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 74th-largest in Indiana
The population of Orange County, Indiana is 19,746 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 74th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $64,758, the median home value is $143,900, and the median age is 43.0.
The population of Orange County has grown 0.1% since 2010 (19,812 → 19,824), a +0.00% annualized rate.
19,746
Population
+0.00%
Annual growth
50
People / sq mi
$64,758
Median Income
$143,900
Median Home Value
Orange County covers 398 sq mi of land at 49.6 people per square mile.
About Orange County, IN
Educational attainment is the headline number in Orange County: 15.2% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 19,746 residents, Orange County is a county in Indiana.
Median household income is $64,758, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $143,900, with typical rent around $838.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 15.2%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.2%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Orange County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Orange County had a population of 19,812 in 2010 and 19,824 in 2024, a 0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,942 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: 0.01%.
19,824
Population (2024)
19,812
Population (2010)
19,942
Peak (2011)
0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,812 |
| 2011 | 19,942 |
| 2012 | 19,743 |
| 2013 | 19,830 |
| 2014 | 19,767 |
| 2015 | 19,628 |
| 2016 | 19,470 |
| 2017 | 19,413 |
| 2018 | 19,567 |
| 2019 | 19,657 |
| 2020 | 19,853 |
| 2021 | 19,816 |
| 2022 | 19,633 |
| 2023 | 19,711 |
| 2024 | 19,824 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.0
Median Age
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Male
20.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,758$-5,293 vs state |
| Mean household income | $82,606 |
| Per-capita income | $33,475 |
| Poverty rate | 8.7%+0.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Orange County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
2.3%
Carpool
79.6%
Public transit
5.2%
Work from home
25.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$143,900$-57,700 vs state
Median home value
$838
Median rent
78.8%
Homeownership rate
9,083
Total housing units
88.0%
Occupied
12.0%
Vacant
21.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.9%
With health insurance
90.0%
With broadband internet
18.9%
Foreign-born
6.5%
Veterans (18+)
17.0%
With a disability
97.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.8%
High School+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orange County, Indiana has a population of 19,746 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 74th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 50 people per square mile.
The population of Orange County has grown 0.1% since 2010 (19,812 → 19,824), a +0.00% annualized rate.
The median household income in Orange County, Indiana is $64,758, with mean (average) household income of $82,606 and per-capita income of $33,475. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Orange County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.3%), Black or African American (1.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Orange County, Indiana is 43.0 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.
The median home value in Orange County is $143,900 and median monthly rent is $838. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,083 total housing units, 12.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Orange County, Indiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Orange County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.