Orange County, NC
Living in Orange County
Bikeability72
Walkability71
Commute64
Public Transit67
Affordability46
Public Safety96
Airports44
Hospitals62
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
145kPopulation+15k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
60%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
60%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black11%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate14%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree34%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector56%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van75%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$309kMedian Home Value+$50k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$941Median Monthly Rent+$232 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Orange County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Orange County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Orange County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding47
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Orange County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Orange County, NC
Pinewoods Montessori Schoolcorp
1 miles, SE
Emerson Waldorf School
6 miles, SE
Triangle Day School
9 miles, E
Bradford Academy
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Orange County, NC
Duke University
11 miles, SE
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
11 miles, S
North Carolina Central University
14 miles, SE
Apex School of Theology
18 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Orange County, NC
Duke University Hospital
11 miles, E
University of North Carolina Hospital
12 miles, S
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
13 miles, E
Duke Regional Hospital
13 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Orange County, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
23 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
46 miles, W
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
75 miles, S