Orange: Demographics & People
Orange's population stands at 5,066 people, in 1,943 households. Population grew 1.3% from 5,000 (2022) to 5,066 (2024). Median age 38.3 years. (3.8y younger than Orange County; 0.5y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 67% White (non-Hispanic) and 25% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.45). 61% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,314 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 39% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 48 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.3% from 5,000 (2022) to 5,066 (2024) — about 2.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~5,133 (extrapolated at 0.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 5,223.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 36,254 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 5,000 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 5,066 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 5,066 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 5,223 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.3y is 0.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 18% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 17.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 5,066 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 891 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,343.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,072.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 760 |
| Population under 18 | 891 |
| Median age | 38.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 5,066 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.45 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 3,312 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,356 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 167 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 45.1% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 68.5% |
| Black population | 24.7% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.1% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 66.9% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 3,192 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,764 |
| Share born in this state | 63.0% |
| Share born in another state | 37.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 34.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 8 |
Households & Family Composition
1,943 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 61% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,070 families, 15% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 986 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,070 |
| Married couples with children | 161 |
| Average household size | 2.33 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 10.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 196 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 40 |
| Family households | 1,177 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 60.6% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 1,943 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 18.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,314 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 18.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 39,109 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 37,795 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,314 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 366 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 547 residents live in group quarters (10.8% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 547 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 7 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51137 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 137 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Orange |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 14.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 22.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51137 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Orange County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,016 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51137 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Orange County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 52.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 44.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 15.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 37,051 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 6.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 7 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 17.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 5,066, growing, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 5,066 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Orange County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade