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Orange County, Florida
Orange County, Florida. Orange County had 1,528,002 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.9% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 52 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs and 39 census-designated) and 267 census tracts. GEOID 12095.
Orange County is one of the 4 counties of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,528,002
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,429,908 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,471,937
Median household income
$79,719
±$1,200 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$390,100
±$3,665 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,775
±$12 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Orange County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,429,908 residents in Orange County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,528,002 for July 1, 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,471,937 over 903 square miles of land.
| Measure | Orange County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,471,937 | 22,416,077 | +122,191 |
| Households | 527,776±2,423 | 8,752,810 | +66,071 |
| Average household size | 2.72±0.01 | 2.51 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 586,805±236 | 10,256,470 | +50,824 |
Orange County's population since 2000
From 896,344 in 2000 to 1,528,002 in 2025: up 70.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Orange County?
Orange County holds 52 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 39 census-designated places. The largest is Orlando with 333,888 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Orlando | 307,573 | $72,336 |
|---|---|---|
| Alafaya | 92,452 | $100,950 |
| Pine Hills | 66,111 | $58,673 |
| Horizon West | 58,101 | $127,335 |
| Apopka | 54,873 | $96,884 |
| Ocoee | 47,295 | $98,911 |
| Winter Garden | 46,964 | $106,495 |
| University (Orange County) | 45,284 | $59,852 |
| Meadow Woods | 43,790 | $82,744 |
| Winter Park | 29,795 | $105,724 |
| Oak Ridge | 25,062 | $54,685 |
| Hunters Creek | 24,433 | $99,195 |
| Maitland | 19,543 | $97,150 |
| Lake Butler, Orange County | 18,851 | $182,500 |
| Southchase | 16,276 | $92,431 |
| Azalea Park | 14,141 | $63,490 |
| Lockhart | 14,058 | $69,602 |
| Conway | 13,596 | $87,405 |
| Doctor Phillips | 12,328 | $103,950 |
| Pine Castle | 11,122 | $49,761 |
| Fairview Shores | 10,722 | $62,414 |
| Union Park | 10,452 | $70,000 |
| Bithlo | 9,848 | $92,441 |
| Wedgefield | 8,017 | $120,156 |
| Williamsburg | 7,908 | $89,191 |
| Sky Lake | 7,226 | $70,203 |
| Goldenrod | 13,431 | $67,563 |
| Belle Isle | 7,032 | $104,559 |
| Orlovista | 6,806 | $46,938 |
| South Apopka | 6,803 | $61,151 |
| Rio Pinar | 5,409 | $99,881 |
| Bay Hill | 5,021 | $127,763 |
| Holden Heights | 4,097 | $48,750 |
| Holden Lakes | – | $70,809 |
| Oakland | 3,516 | $152,195 |
| Clarcona | 3,283 | $41,861 |
| Tangerine | 3,237 | $105,509 |
| Windermere | 3,030 | $177,778 |
| Zellwood | 2,758 | $70,278 |
| Edgewood | 2,685 | $81,481 |
| Tangelo ParkGEOID 1271075 | 2,459 | $68,076 |
| ChristmasGEOID 1212250 | 2,439 | $73,224 |
| Eatonville | 2,349 | $32,768 |
| Taft | 2,221 | $55,735 |
| GothaGEOID 1226900 | 2,217 | not published |
| Lake Mary JaneGEOID 1238430 | 1,790 | $145,658 |
| Four Corners | 56,381 | $72,879 |
| Paradise HeightsGEOID 1254912 | 1,260 | $53,511 |
| Lake HartGEOID 1238012 | 1,052 | $121,000 |
| TildenvilleGEOID 1271850 | 475 | $71,589 |
| Bay LakeGEOID 1204150 | 29 | $152,500 |
| Lake Buena VistaGEOID 1237625 | 24 | $176,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Orange County?
The median resident of Orange County is 36.6 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 35.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 33.8%. 24.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Orange County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6±0.2 | 42.6 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.4% | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33.8% | 27.4% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.9%±0.2 pts | 50.4% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.1%±0.2 pts | 14.6% | −0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.3%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.3%±0.5 pts | 21.9% | +2.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.5%±0.5 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±0.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1%±0.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.0%±0.5 pts | 11.5% | −1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±0.3 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.3%±0.6 pts | 34.1% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.2%±0.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Orange County earn?
Half of Orange County's 527,776 households earn less than $79,719 a year (±$1,200), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $71,693 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,026 after inflation. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Orange County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,719±$1,200 | $74,568 | +$8,026 |
| Mean household income | $111,342±$1,618 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,160±$581 | $42,609 | +$3,678 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0%±0.5 pts | 12.6% | −1.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.6%±1.2 pts | 16.5% | −4.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7%±0.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9%±0.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Orange County?
Owners occupy 56.8% of Orange County's occupied homes and renters 43.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $390,100 by its owner (±$3,665). The median renter pays $1,775 a month including utilities, and 49.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Orange County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $390,100±$3,665 | $359,000 | +$99,902 |
| Median gross rent | $1,775±$12 | $1,669 | +$280 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.5%±1.3 pts | 50.2% | +3.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,055±$28 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.8%±0.7 pts | 67.6% | +1.4 pts |
| Housing units | 586,805±236 | 10,256,470 | +50,824 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.3%±0.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.1%±0.6 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.1%±0.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4%±0.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Orange County building?
Builders took permits for 13,140 new housing units across Orange County in 2025 (4,221 single-family), 8.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Orange County get to work?
68.1% of Orange County's workers drive alone and 17.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Orange County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.5%±0.4 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±0.3 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.1%±0.6 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±0.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.7%±0.5 pts | 15.7% | +12.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min±0.4 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Orange County's census tracts?
Orange County is divided into 267 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,820 (Tract 105) to $237,446 (Tract 158.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Orange County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 38th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 67 |
| Median household income | 15th of 67 |
| Median home value | 11th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 34th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 67 |
| Median age | 63rd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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