Orange County, VT

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    2024 Population
    29,761
    US Senator
    Bernie Sanders
    Independent Party
    US Senator
    Peter Welch
    Democratic Party
    US Representative
    Becca Balint
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.31%
    0.817% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $82,232
    6.34% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $271,300
    8.09% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    15,720
    0.795% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Orange County, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.5% of the residents in Orange County, VT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Orange County, VT was $271,300, and the homeownership rate was 83.2%.

    Most people in Orange County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Orange County, VT was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Orange County, VT is home to a population of 29.8k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.1% of Orange County, VT residents were born outside of the country (625 people).

    In 2024, there were 45.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.6k people) in Orange County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 606 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 550 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Orange County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Orange County, VT was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orange County, VT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      27.6k ± 170
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      606 ± 67
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      550 ± 158
    1.81%
    Hispanic Population
    538 people

    In 2024, there were 45.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.6k people) in Orange County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 606 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 550 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.81% of the people in Orange County, VT are hispanic (538 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Orange County, VT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,556 ± 1,651 people
    2. India
      1,739 ± 1,022 people
    3. China
      1,374 ± 909 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,556 Vermont residents, followed by India with 1,739 and China with 1,374.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    625 people
    2.03%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    602 people

    As of 2024, 2.1% of Orange County, VT residents (625 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orange County, VT was 2.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      678 ± 133
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      202 ± 79
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      193 ± 70

    Orange County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.36 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    N/A% of the population of Orange County, VT has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Orange County, VT see 1,231 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,231 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3316 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 241 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,231 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orange County, VT

    Primary care physicians in Orange County, VT see an average of 1,231 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,231 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

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    2. Health Practice Name

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    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

    5. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.26 in Orange County, VT.

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    Health Behaviors

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.89% in Orange County, VT.

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    Economy

    The economy of Orange County, VT employs 15.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Orange County, VT were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,773 people), Educational Services (2,365 people), and Retail Trade (1,892 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($81,875), Finance & Insurance ($64,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,167).

    Employment

    Occupations

    15.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 779
    −0.795%
    1 Year decline
    ± 6.93%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Orange County, VT declined at a rate of −0.795%, from 15.8k employees to 15.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orange County, VT, are Management Occupations (2,119 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,715 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,566 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orange County, VT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    15.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 779
    −0.795%
    1 Year decline
    ± 6.93%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Orange County, VT declined at a rate of −0.795%, from 15.8k employees to 15.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orange County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,773 people), Educational Services (2,365 people), and Retail Trade (1,892 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orange County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Orange County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Employment by Industry Sector

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.
    Y-Axis
    1.76%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 307k people employed in Vermont. This represents a 1.76% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 116
      Construction
    2. 51
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 38
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $87k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $48.1k
      Construction
    3. $35.2k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

    Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Orange County, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Orange County, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (63.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (1.76%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Vermont

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    Bernie Sanders
    Senator from Vermont1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses with the Democrats.}}
    Peter Welch
    Senator from Vermont3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing Vermont.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Orange County, VT

    Becca Balint
    District at-large Representative
    Democratic Party

    Orange County, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Orange County, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In N/A, universities in Orange County, VT awarded N/A degrees. The student population of Orange County, VT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,071 male students and 3,022 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Orange County, VT are White (1,116 and 84.2%), Unknown (48 and 3.62%), Hispanic or Latino (46 and 3.47%), and Two or More Races (43 and 3.25%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $10,344 for in-state students and $20,688 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Orange County, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,093 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 5,093 students enrolled in Orange County, VT, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,133 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      89 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      69 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      60 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Orange County, VT was Registered Nursing with 89 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Orange County, VT according to their major.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 467 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orange County, VT, which is 0.524 times less than the 892 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,116 degrees mean that there were 23.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 48 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($10,344) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,608) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Orange County, VT was $271,300 in 2024, which is 0.815 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $251,000 to $271,300, a 8.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Orange County, VT is 83.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Orange County, VT have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orange County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Orange County, VT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.877%.

    Housing

    Property

    $271,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,293
    $10,599
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$475

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orange County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    83.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 83.2% of the housing units in Orange County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Orange County, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $82,232
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,582
    12.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 642

    In 2024, the median household income of the 12.7k households in Orange County, VT grew to $82,232 from the previous year's value of $77,328.

    The following chart displays the households in Orange County, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Orange County, VT is from Vermont.
    0.434
    2024 Wage GINI in Vermont
    0.433
    2023 Wage GINI in Vermont

    In 2024, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.133% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.4%)
    3. Carpooled (10.3%)

    In 2024, 69.8% of workers in Orange County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.4%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    26.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Orange County, VT have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Orange County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Orange County, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orange County, VT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Orange County, VT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.877%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orange County, VT (2.72k out of 29.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orange County, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 11.4% of the children was living in poverty in Orange County, VT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.2%.

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