Orange County Summary

Life in Orange County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Orange County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Orange County:

  • The population in Orange County is 145,919.

  • The median home value in Orange County is $471,210.

  • The median income in Orange County is $85,785.

  • The median rent in Orange County is $1,316.

  • The unemployment rate in Orange County is 3.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Orange County is 12.3%.

  • The average high in Orange County is 76.0° and there are 110.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Orange County

List Of Cities & Towns in Orange County

Durham, NC Population 284,094

Chapel Hill, NC Population 58,919

Carrboro, NC Population 21,242

Mebane, NC Population 17,899

Hillsborough, NC Population 9,534

Efland, NC Population 825

Map Of Orange County

Orange County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Orange County is 76.0°.

  • There are 88.28 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 110.4 inches of rain each year with 2.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:19 hours of sun each day in Orange County.

StatOrange County
Mean High76.0
Nice Days88.28
Rainfall110.4
Snowfall2.5
Sunny_hours5:19
76.0°
Average High
110.4
Inches of Rain

Orange County Photos

Ebbb O
Source: Wikipedia User Elizabeth B. Thomsen Etho | GFDL
Carr Mill Mall Interior
Source: Wikipedia User Digitalican | CC BY-SA 3.0
Millenniumfountain
Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY-SA 2.5
Franklin Street Chapel Hill Nc
Source: Wikipedia User Caroline Culler (User:Wgr | GFDL
Back Of Franklin St
Source: Public Domain
Chapel Hill Firetruck
Source: Wikipedia User Ivy Dawned | CC BY-SA 2.0

Orange County Demographics

Population over time in Orange County

The current population in Orange County is 145,919. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 147,376 0.7%
2021 146,354 1.0%
2020 144,836 -

Gender in Orange County

  • Orange County is 52.1% female with 76,031 female residents.

  • Orange County is 47.9% male with 69,888 male residents.

Female
52.1% (76,031)
Male
47.9% (69,888)
Gender Orange County NC USA
Female 52.1% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 47.9% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Orange County

Orange County is:

  • 68.5% White with 99,949 White residents.

  • 10.6% African American with 15,521 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 456 American Indian residents.

  • 7.8% Asian with 11,368 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 34 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 691 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 5,160 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.7% Hispanic with 12,740 Hispanic residents.

White
68.5% (99,949)
African American
10.6% (15,521)
American Indian
0.3% (456)
Asian
7.8% (11,368)
Hawaiian
0.0% (34)
Other
0.5% (691)
Two Or More
3.5% (5,160)
Hispanic
8.7% (12,740)

Table: Orange County By Race

Race Orange County NC USA
White 68.5% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 10.6% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 7.8% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.7% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Orange County, North Carolina

  • 5.9% of households in Orange County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Orange County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Orange County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Orange County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Orange County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Orange County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Orange County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Orange County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Orange County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Orange County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (8,589)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (4,490)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (8,902)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.5% (7,990)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.8% (14,304)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.8% (21,661)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (16,805)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.4% (22,428)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.5% (13,923)
$200,000 or more
18.4% (26,822)
Income Orange County NC USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.5% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.4% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.5% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 18.4% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Orange County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Orange County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Orange County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Orange County completed high school / ged.

  • 12.0% of adults in Orange County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Orange County completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in Orange County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Orange County completed master's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Orange County completed professional degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Orange County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (1,459)
9-12th Grade
4% (5,836)
High School / GED
13% (18,969)
Some College
12% (17,510)
Associate's Degree
7% (10,214)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (40,857)
Master's Degree
19% (27,724)
Professional Degree
7% (10,214)
Doctorate Degree
9% (13,132)
Education Orange County NC USA
< 9th Grade 1% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 7% 6%
High School / GED 13% 25% 26%
Some College 12% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 19% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 7% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 9% 1% 2%

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