Orleans County, Vermont Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Vermont

The population of Orleans County, Vermont is 27,492 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Vermont. The median household income is $66,426, the median home value is $213,300, and the median age is 45.4.

The population of Orleans County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (27,247 → 27,726), a +0.12% annualized rate.

Orleans County within Vermont · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

27,492

Population

+0.12%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$66,426

Median Income

$213,300

Median Home Value

Orleans County covers 695 sq mi of land at 39.6 people per square mile.

About Orleans County, VT

Orleans County is a county in Vermont with a population of 27,492. It ranks #11 among counties in Vermont by population. The median age is 45.4, older than the national median. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

The median household income in Orleans County is $66,426, below the US median of $74,580. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $213,300, with monthly rent averaging $897. The homeownership rate of 79.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Orleans County reflects 28.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.5 minutes each way.

Orleans County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Orleans County had a population of 27,247 in 2010 and 27,726 in 2024, a 1.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,726 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.

27,726

Population (2024)

27,247

Population (2010)

27,726

Peak (2024)

0.13%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	27,247	-	-	estimate
2011	27,198	-49	-0.18%	estimate
2012	27,169	-29	-0.11%	estimate
2013	27,141	-28	-0.10%	estimate
2014	27,032	-109	-0.40%	estimate
2015	27,043	+11	+0.04%	estimate
2016	26,748	-295	-1.09%	estimate
2017	26,822	+74	+0.28%	estimate
2018	26,826	+4	+0.01%	estimate
2019	26,934	+108	+0.40%	estimate
2020	27,401	+467	+1.73%	estimate
2021	27,590	+189	+0.69%	estimate
2022	27,618	+28	+0.10%	estimate
2023	27,697	+79	+0.29%	estimate
2024	27,726	+29	+0.10%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	94.5%
Black or African American	0.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.4

Median Age

49.4%

Female

50.6%

Male

23.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.7%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

4.9%

15–19

5.5%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

11.2%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

12.4%

55–59

7.6%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

14.2%

75–84

6.8%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 15.8% · Seniors (65+): 23.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$66,426$-11,598 vs state
Mean household income	$83,959
Per-capita income	$36,459
Poverty rate	8.4%+2.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.2%
Employment-to-population	58.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.1%

Manufacturing

11.3%

Construction

9.4%

Education & health care

8.5%

Public administration

7.4%

Finance & real estate

6.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.1%

Agriculture

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Orleans County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

3.7%

Carpool

75.8%

Public transit

10.9%

Work from home

26.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$213,300$-77,200 vs state

Median home value

$897

Median rent

79.9%

Homeownership rate

16,630

Total housing units

70.9%

Occupied

29.1%

Vacant

20.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.2%

With health insurance

92.2%

With broadband internet

30.9%

Foreign-born

9.0%

Veterans (18+)

17.2%

With a disability

94.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.9%

High School+

28.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Orleans County, Vermont has a population of 27,492 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Vermont. Population density is 40 people per square mile.

The population of Orleans County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (27,247 → 27,726), a +0.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Orleans County, Vermont is $66,426, with mean (average) household income of $83,959 and per-capita income of $36,459. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Orleans County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Orleans County, Vermont is 45.4 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

The median home value in Orleans County is $213,300 and median monthly rent is $897. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 16,630 total housing units, 29.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Orleans County, Vermont is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Burlington is among the largest cities associated with Orleans County, Vermont, with a population of 44,649.