Orange County, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 48th-largest in Virginia
The population of Orange County, Virginia is 37,208 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $94,175, the median home value is $337,300, and the median age is 42.0.
The population of Orange County has grown 16.1% since 2010 (33,566 → 38,986), a +1.07% annualized rate.
37,208
Population
+1.07%
Annual growth
109
People / sq mi
$94,175
Median Income
$337,300
Median Home Value
Orange County covers 341 sq mi of land at 109.3 people per square mile.
About Orange County, VA
Among US counties, Orange County stands out first on household income: a median of $94,175, above the US median of $78,538. Orange County is a county in Virginia with a population of 37,208. It ranks #48 among counties in Virginia by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $94,175, putting Orange County near the top of US counties. The poverty rate is 7.7%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $337,300, with typical rent around $1,145.
College attainment is above the local norm at 29.4%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 13.1%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 39 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Orange County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Orange County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Orange County had a population of 33,566 in 2010 and 38,986 in 2024, a 16.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,986 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.08%.
38,986
Population (2024)
33,566
Population (2010)
38,986
Peak (2024)
1.08%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,566 |
| 2011 | 33,982 |
| 2012 | 34,263 |
| 2013 | 34,607 |
| 2014 | 34,912 |
| 2015 | 35,173 |
| 2016 | 35,369 |
| 2017 | 35,882 |
| 2018 | 36,620 |
| 2019 | 36,941 |
| 2020 | 36,396 |
| 2021 | 37,224 |
| 2022 | 38,019 |
| 2023 | 38,487 |
| 2024 | 38,986 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.0
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
20.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 20.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $94,175+$3,201 vs state |
| Mean household income | $117,261 |
| Per-capita income | $45,021 |
| Poverty rate | 7.7%+0.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Orange County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.3%
Carpool
74.5%
Public transit
13.1%
Work from home
38.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$337,300$-23,400 vs state
Median home value
$1,145
Median rent
77.8%
Homeownership rate
15,895
Total housing units
92.3%
Occupied
7.7%
Vacant
22.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.5%
With health insurance
94.8%
With broadband internet
38.7%
Foreign-born
10.4%
Veterans (18+)
15.1%
With a disability
93.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.3%
High School+
29.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orange County, Virginia has a population of 37,208 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 109 people per square mile.
The population of Orange County has grown 16.1% since 2010 (33,566 → 38,986), a +1.07% annualized rate.
The median household income in Orange County, Virginia is $94,175, with mean (average) household income of $117,261 and per-capita income of $45,021. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Orange County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.2%), Black or African American (10.4%), 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, Virginia is 42.0 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Orange County is $337,300 and median monthly rent is $1,145. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,895 total housing units, 7.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Orange County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Orange County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.