Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

City of Orange, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

34,281

Median Agei

34.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

52.7%18,075

Hispanic/Latino

34.9%11,968

White

5%1,704

Two or More

4.9%1,694

Asian

2%702

Other

0.2%83

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%55

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%1,336

High School Diploma

28.8%6,388

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%922

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%2,639

Associate's Degree

4.9%1,092

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%3,242

Master's Degree

6.3%1,397

Professional Degree

1.3%281

Doctorate

0.3%75

HS or Higher

78.4%

BA or Higher

22.5%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$365,500

Median Renti

$1,550

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

25.5%3,098

Renter-Occupied

74.5%9,042

Total Units

12,883

Homeownership

25.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.9%184

$50K–$100K

0.3%9

$100K–$150K

2.7%83

$150K–$200K

4.6%143

$200K–$300K

16.4%508

$300K–$500K

49.9%1,547

$500K–$1M

17.9%554

$1M+

2.3%70

Rent Distribution

Under $500

951

$500–$750

413

$750–$1,000

352

$1,000–$1,250

1,291

$1,250–$1,500

1,056

$1,500–$2,000

3,223

$2,000+

1,486

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%96

2010–2019

6.6%856

2000–2009

7.7%989

1990–1999

2.9%379

1980–1989

6.6%849

1970–1979

12.1%1,555

1960–1969

10.8%1,396

1950–1959

15.5%1,998

1940–1949

8.9%1,152

1939 or earlier

28%3,613

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70%8,496

Electricity

17.9%2,179

No Fuel

4%482

Fuel Oil

3.5%423

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%414

Solar

0.8%93

Other

0.4%53

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,847

Mean Household Incomei

$77,355

Per Capita Incomei

$28,257

Poverty Ratei

21.7%

Unemploymenti

14.3%

Labor Forcei

17,653

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.5%1,031

$10K–$15K

6%729

$15K–$20K

5%603

$20K–$25K

3.5%428

$25K–$30K

6.7%812

$30K–$35K

3.8%457

$35K–$40K

5%609

$40K–$45K

3.9%469

$45K–$50K

6.6%803

$50K–$60K

5.6%685

$60K–$75K

9.5%1,158

$75K–$100K

11.8%1,428

$100K–$125K

6.1%745

$125K–$150K

3.1%381

$150K–$200K

8.2%991

$200K+

6.7%811

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,903

Residentsi

2,319

Avg. Tenant Renti

$448/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

27 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing262 homes95% occupied$335/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers772 homes79% occupied$554/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8702 homes97% occupied$392/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

S236/BMIR66 homes

202/PRAC100 homes98% occupied$321/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,847/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

77.8%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

18.1%

Who Receives This Housing

75.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.4% of subsidized households are minority

20.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

15,90346.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

1,571

Mexico

561

Philippines

200

India

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,435

Avg. Commutei

32 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,092

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

414(1.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.5%Insured

25.5%Uninsured