Orange County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Orange County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37135
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 135
Geography
- Land Area
- 397.54 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.42 sq mi
- Total Area
- 400.96 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.062525
- Longitude
- -79.120033
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 139,701
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 112,323
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 127,897 | 91.6% |
| Hispanic | 11,809 | 8.5% |
| White | 98,960 | 70.8% |
| Black | 14,982 | 10.7% |
| Asian | 8,133 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 333 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 558 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 105,750 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 6,574 | 5.9% |
| White | 83,454 | 74.3% |
| Black | 13,895 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 7,152 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,107 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 293 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 149,678
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $92,427
- Poverty Rate
- 11.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 17,228
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 102,595 | 68.5% |
| Black | 15,708 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 11,806 | 7.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 97,684
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 46,260 | 47.4% |
| Republican | 11,968 | 12.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 38,940 | 39.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 44,707 | 45.8% |
| Female | 52,810 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 65,418 | 67.0% |
| Hispanic | 5,697 | 5.8% |
| Black | 10,945 | 11.2% |
| Asian | 5,455 | 5.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 65,195
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 46,786 | 71.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,758 | 48.4% |
| Black | 5,795 | 52.9% |
| Asian | 3,108 | 57.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 29,269 | 65.5% |
| Female | 35,850 | 67.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,075 (9.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 58,319 (63.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 62,858
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $503,666
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,479
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 54.7%
- Public Transit
- 4.2%
- Work From Home
- 26.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.