County · Indiana
Orange County, Indiana
Orange County, Indiana. Orange County had 19,834 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. It holds 15 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs, 10 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 18117.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,834
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,867 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,767
Median household income
$65,873
±$4,367 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$158,700
±$10,713 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$855
±$35 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Orange County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 19,867 residents in Orange County. The Census Bureau estimates 19,834 for July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 19,767 over 398 square miles of land.
| Measure | Orange County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,767 | 6,851,073 | +222 |
| Households | 7,970±225 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.07 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,101±50 | 2,976,568 | −117 |
Orange County's population since 2000
From 19,306 in 2000 to 19,834 in 2025: up 2.7%. 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 15 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 10 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Paoli Township with 5,945 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Paoli Township | 6,038 | $49,135 |
|---|---|---|
| French Lick Township | 4,576 | $61,173 |
| Paoli | 3,666 | $42,906 |
| Orleans Township | 3,640 | $67,396 |
| Orleans | 2,108 | $65,330 |
| French Lick | 1,722 | $54,519 |
| Southeast TownshipGEOID 1811771090 | 1,541 | $95,569 |
| Stampers Creek TownshipGEOID 1811772548 | 1,037 | $51,250 |
| Greenfield Township, Orange CountyGEOID 1811729556 | 746 | $42,375 |
| Jackson Township, Orange CountyGEOID 1811737260 | 740 | $88,889 |
| Orangeville TownshipGEOID 1811756826 | 726 | $143,875 |
| West Baden Springs | 541 | $42,857 |
| Northeast TownshipGEOID 1811754648 | 493 | $85,179 |
| Northwest TownshipGEOID 1811755152 | 330 | $85,580 |
| ProspectGEOID 1862154 | – | not published |
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 42.7 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.1%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Orange County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±0.9 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.3 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% | 8.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.3%±0.8 pts | 75.4% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 9.1% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8%±2.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.4%±1.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4%±2.8 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8%±2.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1%±2.1 pts | 29.5% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2%±1.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 7,970 households earn less than $65,873 a year (±$4,367), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,971 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,902 after inflation. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Orange County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,873±$4,367 | $71,957 | +$6,902 |
| Mean household income | $84,309±$7,821 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,262±$2,517 | $38,351 | +$4,627 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4%±2.6 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.8%±6.4 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5%±2.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9%±2.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 78.7% of Orange County's occupied homes and renters 21.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,700 by its owner (±$10,713). The median renter pays $855 a month including utilities, and 33.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Orange County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,700±$10,713 | $218,200 | +$42,153 |
| Median gross rent | $855±$35 | $1,062 | +$88 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1%±6.9 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,224±$57 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.7%±3.1 pts | 70.6% | +4.3 pts |
| Housing units | 9,101±50 | 2,976,568 | −117 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±4.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.7%±3.1 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.2%±3.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.4%±2.8 pts | 16.0% | – |
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 10 new housing units across Orange County in 2025 (10 single-family), 0.5 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?
77.8% of Orange County's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Orange County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4%±2.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.8%±3.5 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.3%±3.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±2.1 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±1.7 | 24.1 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 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $44,688 (Tract 9517) to $85,502 (Tract 9514).
| Tract 951318117951300 | 3,772±212 | $70,074 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 951418117951400 | 3,104±445 | $85,502 |
| Tract 951518117951500 | 2,751±320 | $54,716 |
| Tract 951618117951600 | 3,656±488 | $74,301 |
| Tract 951718117951700 | 2,824±356 | $44,688 |
| Tract 951818117951800 | 3,660±471 | $80,964 |
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 Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 74th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 75th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 77th of 92 |
| Median household income | 58th of 92 |
| Median home value | 66th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 50th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72nd of 92 |
| Median age | 20th of 92 |
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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