Orange County, New York

Orange County at a glance.

Orange County had an estimated 411,767 residents in July 2024, the 12th most populous of New York's 62 counties, up 2.6% since the 2020 census. Of those, 307,008 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 15.3% are 65 or older. Its 252,557 active registered voters equal about 82.3% of that voting-age population.

It covers 812 square miles of land (507 people per square mile). The largest towns and cities are Palm Tree (43,863), Newburgh (31,849), Warwick (31,763), Wallkill (31,401) and Middletown (30,188). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 37.0, a median household income of $97,178, 32.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 67.8% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.

In 2024, 175,189 votes were cast for president, about 57.1% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 45.8% and the Republican ticket 54.2%. The two-party margin moved from D+4.1 in 2008 to R+8.4 in 2024.

Population (2024 estimate)

411,767

Population (2020 census base)

401,318

Voting-age population (18+)

307,008

Active voters per 100 adults

82.3

Residents 65 and older

15.3%

People per square mile

507

Land area

812 sq mi

Median age

37.0

Median household income

$97,178

Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree

32.5%

Owner-occupied homes

67.8%

Largest towns and cities

1. Palm Tree 43,863
2. Newburgh 31,849
3. Warwick 31,763
4. Wallkill 31,401
5. Middletown 30,188

Presidential vote, 2008–2024

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.