Orleans County's estimated 2026 population is 39,764 with a growth rate of -0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Orleans County is the 54th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 42,850 and has seen a growth of -7.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 41.3 years
There are 32,175 adults, (7,867 of whom are seniors) in Orleans County.
Female: 19,489 (49.2%)
Male: 20,119 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Orleans County includes 85.92% White, 4.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,032 | 85.92% |
| Two or more races | 2,119 | 5.35% |
| Black or African American | 1,944 | 4.91% |
| Other race | 1,043 | 2.63% |
| Asian | 303 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 167 | 0.42% |
Orleans County's average per capita income is $44,621. Household income levels show a median of $65,969. The poverty rate stands at 12.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,002 | - |
| Families | $84,622 | $100,890 |
| Households | $65,969 | $84,064 |
| Non Families | $37,028 | $48,386 |
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