Orange, MA Demographics

A map of Orange's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,244	3,177	86.8%	87.4%
Hispanic	346	162	9.3%	4.5%
Multiracial	115	220	3.1%	6.1%
Black	23	48	0.6%	1.3%
Native American/Other	9	10	0.2%	0.3%
Asian	0	19	0.0%	0.5%

Orange, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,737, a slight increase from the 3,636 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts 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 23.1% in 2020 and 23.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orange is ranked the 140th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orange's White Population

3,244 residents of Orange, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orange is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Orange ranks 93rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Orange's population has decreased from 87.4% to 86.8%.

Orange is more White than neighboring Athol (82.7% White), and Winchester (83% White). Orange is less White than neighboring Petersham (94.6% White), Northfield (88.5% White), and Millers Falls (97% White).

Orange's Black Population

23 residents of Orange, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orange is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Orange ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Black population has declined by an estimated 52.1%. Black residents' share of Orange's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.

Orange is more Black than neighboring Petersham (0% Black), Millers Falls (0% Black), and Winchester (0% Black). Orange is less Black than neighboring Athol (3.1% Black), and Northfield (1.2% Black).

Orange's Asian Population

0 residents of Orange, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orange is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Orange ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Orange's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Orange is less Asian than neighboring Athol (0.4% Asian).

Orange's Hispanic Population

346 residents of Orange, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orange is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Orange ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 113.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Orange's population has increased from 4.5% to 9.3%.

Orange is more Hispanic than neighboring Athol (8.1% Hispanic), Petersham (1.3% Hispanic), Northfield (5.2% Hispanic), Millers Falls (1.4% Hispanic), and Winchester (4.8% Hispanic).

Orange's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Orange, or 0.2% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Orange ranks 230th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Orange is more Native American/Other than neighboring Petersham (0% Native American/Other), Northfield (0% Native American/Other), and Millers Falls (0.1% Native American/Other). Orange is less Native American/Other than neighboring Athol (0.3% Native American/Other), and Winchester (1.2% Native American/Other).

Orange's Multiracial Population

115 residents of Orange, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orange is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Orange ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Orange's population has decreased from 6.1% to 3.1%.

Orange is more Multiracial than neighboring Millers Falls (1.5% Multiracial). Orange is less Multiracial than neighboring Athol (5.4% Multiracial), Petersham (4.2% Multiracial), Northfield (5% Multiracial), and Winchester (10.9% 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.