Orange, VA

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):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Orange, VA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Orange Almanac

Orange Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Orange Public Libraries

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Orange Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Orange residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Orange, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Orange High Schools (2004)

ORANGE CO. HIGH
201 SELMA ROAD
540-661-4300
Serves 1,210 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Orange Colleges

(List of All Virginia Colleges)

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