2023 ACS Census Data · Population 39,686
Orleans County is a small county in New York with a population of 39,686. The median household income is $63,838, near the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0%, median home value is $126,200, and 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 27% below the national average.
Population
39,686
2023 estimate
Rank #1214 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$63,838
Household
Rank #1558 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$126,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2405 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #2355 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% below New York avg·2% below national avg
Poverty Rate
0% above New York avg·13% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below New York avg·0% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,352
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
53% below New York avg·40% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
23% below New York avg·6% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% above New York avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% above New York avg·8% below national avg
Housing Units
18,275
Households
16,208
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,421
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
44% below New York avg·27% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below New York avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.0%
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