Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY

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2024 Population
129,723
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
40.5
0.248% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
10.1%
0.525% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$95,228
1.75% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$360,900
8.67% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
59,800
1.89% 1-year growth

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23.6% of the households in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.1% of the residents in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Orange County Community College (641 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was $360,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

Most people in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 130k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.4% of Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (18.6k people).

In 2024, there were 3.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66k people) in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Spanish (19,881 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,827 households), and Haitian (1,090 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
62,880
Women
48.6%
66,539
Men
51.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 129,419 inhabitants, with 51.4% men, and 48.6% women.

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Citizenship

93.1%
2024 Citizenship
93.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.1% of Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    66k ± 1.65k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    17.7k ± 1.4k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    11.7k ± 1.59k
26%
Hispanic Population
33.7k people

In 2024, there were 3.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66k people) in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

26% of the people in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are hispanic (33.7k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,812 ± 1,288 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    1,676 ± 999 people
  3. Jamaica
    1,317 ± 886 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Mexico, the natal country of 2,812 Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 1,676 and Jamaica with 1,317.

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Foreign-Born Population

14.4%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
18.6k people
13.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
17.9k people

As of 2024, 14.4% of Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents (18.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 13.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    19,881 households (16.1%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    1,827 households (1.48%)
  3. Haitian
    1,090 households (0.885%)

23.6% of the households in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 16.1% of the households in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,929 ± 345
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,520 ± 356
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    552 ± 158

Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY employs 59.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY were Elementary & secondary schools (5,366 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,884 people), and Construction (3,825 people), and the highest paying industries were Labor unions ($166,911), Nondepository credit & related activities ($163,789), and Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($152,147).

Males in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,052. The income inequality in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
28,513
Women
47.7%
31,287
Men
52.3%

The workforce of Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2023 was 59,800 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

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Occupations

59.8k
2023 Value
1.89%
1 Year growth
± 1.89%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 58.7k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,970 people), Registered nurses (1,450 people), and Retail salespersons (1,365 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.8k
2023 Value
1.89%
1 Year growth
± 1.89%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 58.7k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,366 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,884 people), and Construction (3,825 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$57,629
Median earning men ± $3,190
$43,321
Median earning women ± $2,138

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($101,818), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,530), and Information ($72,650).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($74,176), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,322), and Information ($57,292).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.27%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY awarded 641 degrees. The student population of Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,177 male students and 3,195 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are White (320 and 49.9%), Hispanic or Latino (168 and 26.2%), Black or African American (67 and 10.5%), and Unknown (40 and 6.24%).

The largest universities in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Orange County Community College (641 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Registered Nursing (116 and 18.1%), Humanistic Studies (116 and 18.1%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (93 and 14.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 5,372 students enrolled in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,030 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    116 degrees awarded
  2. Humanistic Studies
    116 degrees awarded
  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    93 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Registered Nursing with 116 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Orange County Community College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
641 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Orange County Community College with 641 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 250 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, which is 0.639 times less than the 391 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 320 degrees mean that there were 1.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 168 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,664) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($718) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.48% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.12% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (31.4k), Some college (21k), and Bachelors Degree (16.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was $360,900 in 2024, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $332,100 to $360,900, a 8.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY is 68.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 33.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$360,900
Median Property Value 2024
±$6,566
$31,398
Median Property Taxes
±$1,262

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Rent vs Own

68.5%
Homeownership
2024
62.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 68.5% of the housing units in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$95,228
Median Household Income
± $3,257
45.8k
Number of Households
± 1,757

In 2024, the median household income of the 45.8k households in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew to $95,228 from the previous year's value of $93,586.

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Wage Distribution

0.431
2023 Wage GINI in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY
0.43
2022 Wage GINI in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY

In 2023, the income inequality in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.175% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (70.3%)
  2. Carpooled (12.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.85%)

In 2024, 70.3% of workers in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (9.85%).

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Commute Time

33.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (33.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 10.1% of the workforce in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY (12.8k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

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Health

94.5% of the population of Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 51.5% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.599% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1,279 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1157 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,279 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,279 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.47%
Uninsured
51.5%
Employer Coverage
19.3%
Medicaid
11.9%
Medicare
11.2%
Non-Group
0.599%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY declined by 8.75% from 6% to 5.47%.

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