Orange County, Vermont Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 10th-largest in Vermont
The population of Orange County, Vermont is 29,594 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest county in Vermont. The median household income is $77,328, the median home value is $251,000, and the median age is 46.9.
The population of Orange County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (28,945 → 30,050), a +0.27% annualized rate.
29,594
Population
+0.27%
Annual growth
43
People / sq mi
$77,328
Median Income
$251,000
Median Home Value
Orange County covers 687 sq mi of land at 43.1 people per square mile.
About Orange County, VT
Orange County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 56.5% of the population. With 29,594 residents, Orange County is a county in Vermont. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Vermont in the country, at #10 by population.
Households take in a median $77,328, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 5.5%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $251,000, with typical rent around $1,145.
About 36.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, near the 35.0% national figure. About 14.1% of workers primarily work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Orange County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Orange County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Orange County had a population of 28,945 in 2010 and 30,050 in 2024, a 3.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 30,050 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.27%.
30,050
Population (2024)
28,945
Population (2010)
30,050
Peak (2024)
0.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,945 |
| 2011 | 29,020 |
| 2012 | 28,923 |
| 2013 | 28,858 |
| 2014 | 28,888 |
| 2015 | 28,900 |
| 2016 | 28,910 |
| 2017 | 28,976 |
| 2018 | 28,827 |
| 2019 | 28,809 |
| 2020 | 29,295 |
| 2021 | 29,636 |
| 2022 | 29,892 |
| 2023 | 29,930 |
| 2024 | 30,050 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.9
Median Age
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Male
22.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.6% · Seniors (65+): 22.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $77,328$-696 vs state |
| Mean household income | $94,637 |
| Per-capita income | $41,343 |
| Poverty rate | 5.5%-0.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 63.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Orange County is professional & business services, accounting for 31.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
3.0%
Carpool
71.7%
Public transit
14.1%
Work from home
25.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$251,000$-39,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,145
Median rent
81.5%
Homeownership rate
15,021
Total housing units
85.1%
Occupied
14.9%
Vacant
18.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.8%
With health insurance
93.1%
With broadband internet
56.5%
Foreign-born
7.0%
Veterans (18+)
16.1%
With a disability
97.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.7%
High School+
36.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orange County, Vermont has a population of 29,594 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest county in Vermont. Population density is 43 people per square mile.
The population of Orange County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (28,945 → 30,050), a +0.27% annualized rate.
The median household income in Orange County, Vermont is $77,328, with mean (average) household income of $94,637 and per-capita income of $41,343. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Orange County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Orange County, Vermont is 46.9 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.
The median home value in Orange County is $251,000 and median monthly rent is $1,145. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,021 total housing units, 14.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Orange County, Vermont is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 31.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Burlington is among the largest cities associated with Orange County, Vermont, with a population of 44,649.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.