Orange County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
147,292
Male
70,440
47.8%
Female
76,852
52.2%
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
12.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher39.2%
High School or Higher47.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.3%
Married
40.9%
Orange County, NC has a population of 147,292 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 36.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 70.5% of the population. 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 12.6% of residents are foreign-born.