Orange Lake, NY Demographics

A map of Orange Lake's Population by Race

Orange Lake, New York has an estimated population of 9,784, a less than 1% change from the 9,770 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.8% White, 25.4% Hispanic, 19.1% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orange Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orange Lake has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Orange Lake, that probability was 63.1% in 2020 and 68.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orange Lake is ranked the 206th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 Lake was ranked the 207th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orange Lake's White Population

4,478 residents of Orange Lake, or 45.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orange Lake is lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Orange Lake ranks 1184th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Lake's White population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Orange Lake's population has decreased from 53.7% to 45.8%.

Orange Lake is more White than neighboring Balmville (44.8% White), Newburgh (21.9% White), Walden (45.6% White), and Vails Gate (45% White). Orange Lake is less White than neighboring Gardnertown (52.5% White).

Orange Lake's Black Population

1,869 residents of Orange Lake, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orange Lake is higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Orange Lake ranks 59th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Lake's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.8%. Black residents' share of Orange Lake's population has increased from 16.2% to 19.1%.

Orange Lake is more Black than neighboring Gardnertown (17.4% Black), Balmville (16.6% Black), Walden (12.9% Black), and Vails Gate (11.4% Black). Orange Lake is less Black than neighboring Newburgh (24.4% Black).

Orange Lake's Asian Population

322 residents of Orange Lake, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orange Lake is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Orange Lake ranks 387th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Lake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Orange Lake's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.3%.

Orange Lake is more Asian than neighboring Gardnertown (1% Asian), Newburgh (0.5% Asian), and Vails Gate (2.3% Asian). Orange Lake is less Asian than neighboring Walden (3.7% Asian).

Orange Lake's Hispanic Population

2,487 residents of Orange Lake, or 25.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orange Lake is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Orange Lake ranks 109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Lake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Orange Lake's population has increased from 22.7% to 25.4%.

Orange Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Gardnertown (28.1% Hispanic), Balmville (29.6% Hispanic), Newburgh (49.1% Hispanic), Walden (26.4% Hispanic), and Vails Gate (39.8% Hispanic).

Orange Lake's Native American/Other Population

94 residents of Orange Lake, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Orange Lake is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Orange Lake ranks 351st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Lake's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orange Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Orange Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gardnertown (0% Native American/Other), Newburgh (0.7% Native American/Other), Walden (0% Native American/Other), and Vails Gate (0% Native American/Other). Orange Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Balmville (1.4% Native American/Other).

Orange Lake's Multiracial Population

534 residents of Orange Lake, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orange Lake is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Orange Lake ranks 567th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Lake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Orange Lake's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.5%.

Orange Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Gardnertown (1% Multiracial), Balmville (4.4% Multiracial), Newburgh (3.4% Multiracial), and Vails Gate (1.5% Multiracial). Orange Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Walden (11.4% 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.