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Orange, VA


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Orange, Virginia

Orange, Virginia, in Orange county, is 51 miles SW of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) and 74 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town contains a population of approximately 4,123.

The People and Families of Orange

In Orange, about 40% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Orange, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Orange has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orange had a median family income of $38,103.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Orange favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Orange Housing

Orange has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 52% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Orange, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Orange strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Orange Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Orange, VA

Comparing Orange to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime32
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