North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 149,678 (100%) |
| Population Density | 376 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 53 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $90,089 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,900 |
| Median Home Value | $459,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 62,858 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 36,606 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 20,736 (33.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,516 (8.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 57,342 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Family Households | 33,595 (58.6%) |
The table below compares Orange County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 21 | 80th |
| Population Density | # 14 | 87th |
| Median Household Income | # 6 | 95th |
| Per Capita Income | # 5 | 96th |
| Diversity Index | # 45 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
