Orange, CT Demographics

A map of Orange's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,393	11,326	79.6%	79.3%
Asian	1,201	1,458	8.4%	10.2%
Black	674	259	4.7%	1.8%
Hispanic	558	715	3.9%	5.0%
Multiracial	375	453	2.6%	3.2%
Native American/Other	114	69	0.8%	0.5%

Orange, Connecticut has an estimated population of 14,315, a less than 1% change from the 14,280 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% White, 8.4% Asian, 4.7% Black, 3.9% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orange, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orange is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Orange, that probability was 35.7% in 2020 and 35.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orange is ranked the 31st most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Orange was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orange's White Population

11,393 residents of Orange, or 79.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orange is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Orange ranks 142nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Orange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 79.6%.

Orange is more White than neighboring West Haven (43.5% White), Derby (57.6% White), and Ansonia (52.6% White). Orange is less White than neighboring Milford city (balance) (80.2% White), and Woodmont (91.3% White).

Orange's Black Population

674 residents of Orange, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orange is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Orange ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Black population has grown by an estimated 160.2%. Black residents' share of Orange's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.7%.

Orange is more Black than neighboring Milford city (balance) (3% Black), and Woodmont (0.9% Black). Orange is less Black than neighboring West Haven (19.7% Black), Derby (11.3% Black), and Ansonia (13.1% Black).

Orange's Asian Population

1,201 residents of Orange, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orange is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Orange ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Asian residents' share of Orange's population has decreased from 10.2% to 8.4%.

Orange is more Asian than neighboring West Haven (5.3% Asian), Milford city (balance) (3.7% Asian), Woodmont (0.4% Asian), Derby (2.5% Asian), and Ansonia (2% Asian).

Orange's Hispanic Population

558 residents of Orange, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orange is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Orange ranks 159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Orange's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.9%.

Orange is less Hispanic than neighboring West Haven (27.4% Hispanic), Milford city (balance) (9.5% Hispanic), Derby (22.4% Hispanic), and Ansonia (27.7% Hispanic).

Orange's Native American/Other Population

114 residents of Orange, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Orange is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Orange ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 65.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Orange is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milford city (balance) (0.7% Native American/Other), Woodmont (0% Native American/Other), and Ansonia (0.4% Native American/Other). Orange is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Haven (1.3% Native American/Other), and Derby (2.1% Native American/Other).

Orange's Multiracial Population

375 residents of Orange, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orange is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Orange ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Orange's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.6%.

Orange is less Multiracial than neighboring West Haven (2.8% Multiracial), Milford city (balance) (2.9% Multiracial), Woodmont (3.5% Multiracial), Derby (4.1% Multiracial), and Ansonia (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.