Orange County, Vermont

Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,936.[2] Its shire town (county seat) is the town of Chelsea.[3] Orange County was organized on February 2, 1781 as an original county within the state.

For other uses, see Orange County (disambiguation).
Orange County
U.S. county
Orange County Superior Court in Chelsea
Location within the U.S. state of Vermont
Vermont's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°59′45″N 72°22′30″W
Country United States
State Vermont
Founded1781
Named forWilliam of Orange (William III of England)[1]
Shire TownChelsea
Largest townRandolph
Area
 • Total692 sq mi (1,790 km2)
 • Land687 sq mi (1,780 km2)
 • Water5.2 sq mi (13 km2)  0.8%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total28,936
 • Estimate 
(2019)
28,892
 • Density42/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 692 square miles (1,790 km2), of which 687 square miles (1,780 km2) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km2) (0.8%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
179010,526—
180018,23873.3%
181025,24738.4%
182024,681−2.2%
183027,28510.6%
184027,8732.2%
185027,296−2.1%
186025,455−6.7%
187023,090−9.3%
188023,5251.9%
189019,575−16.8%
190019,313−1.3%
191018,703−3.2%
192017,279−7.6%
193016,694−3.4%
194017,0482.1%
195017,027−0.1%
196016,014−5.9%
197017,67610.4%
198022,73928.6%
199026,14915.0%
200028,2267.9%
201028,9362.5%
2019 (est.)28,892[5]−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2018[2]

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, the county had 28,226 people, 10,936 households, and 7,611 families. The population density was 41 people per square mile (16/km2). There were 13,386 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (8/km2).

The county's racial makeup was 98.02% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.3% were of English, 12.8% French, 11.5% American, 10.8% Irish, 6.0% German and 5.5% French Canadian ancestry. 97.4% spoke English and 1.5% French as their first language.

There were 10,936 households, of which 33.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.10% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.97.

25.60% of the county's population was under age 18, 7.80% was from age 18 to 24, 28.20% was from age 25 to 44, 25.60% was from age 45 to 64, and 12.80% was age 65 or older.

The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.

The county's median household income was $39,855, and the median family income was $45,771. Males had a median income of $30,679 versus $24,144 for females. The county's per capita income was $18,784. About 6.10% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.40% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, the county had 28,936 people, 11,887 households, and 7,865 families.[11] The population density was 42.1 inhabitants per square mile (16.3/km2). There were 14,845 housing units at an average density of 21.6 per square mile (8.3/km2).[12]

The county's racial makeup was 97.0% white, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.0% of the population.[11] The largest ancestry groups were English (22.4%), Irish (16.5%); French (14.7%), German (10.4%), "American" (7.3%), French Canadian (7.1%), Italian (6.5%); Scottish (6.5%).[13]

Of the 11,887 households, 28.3% had children under age 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.8% were non-families, and 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.83. The median age was 43.8 years.[11]

The county's median household income was $52,079 and the median family income was $61,221. Males had a median income of $41,281 versus $35,938 for females. The county's per capita income was $25,951. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Politics

In 1828, Orange County was won by National Republican Party candidate John Quincy Adams.

In 1832, the county was won by Anti-Masonic Party candidate William Wirt.

From William Henry Harrison in 1836 to Winfield Scott in 1852, the county would vote the Whig Party candidates.

From John C. Frémont in 1856 to Richard Nixon in 1960 (barring 1912, where the county was won by Progressive Party candidate and former president Theodore Roosevelt), the Republican Party would have a 104-year winning streak in the county.

In 1964, the county was won by Democratic Party incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson, who became not only the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Orange County, but the first to win the state of Vermont entirely.

Following the Democrats victory in 1964, the county went back to voting for Republican candidates for another 20 year winning streak starting with Richard Nixon in 1968 and ending with George H. W. Bush in 1988.

The county would be won by Bill Clinton in both the 1992 and 1996 presidential elections.

George W. Bush would win Orange County in 2000 and would be the last time a Republican presidential candidate would carry the county.

John Kerry won the county in 2004 and has been won by Democratic candidates ever since.

Presidential election results
Presidential election results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 36.1% 6,187 60.2% 10,304 3.7% 631
2016 34.2% 5,007 51.5% 7,541 14.3% 2,101
2012 32.7% 4,588 64.6% 9,076 2.8% 389
2008 33.3% 5,047 64.6% 9,799 2.2% 333
2004 43.1% 6,421 54.8% 8,159 2.1% 315
2000 46.7% 6,858 45.6% 6,694 7.8% 1,143
1996 33.0% 4,043 49.8% 6,107 17.3% 2,116
1992 31.7% 4,249 43.1% 5,774 25.3% 3,387
1988 54.4% 6,151 44.0% 4,977 1.7% 190
1984 60.2% 6,407 38.4% 4,088 1.3% 140
1980 49.5% 4,656 32.8% 3,079 17.7% 1,667
1976 58.6% 4,768 39.0% 3,171 2.4% 196
1972 69.1% 5,389 29.9% 2,332 1.0% 76
1968 66.2% 4,135 30.1% 1,879 3.8% 236
1964 41.0% 2,723 59.0% 3,918 0.0% 1
1960 77.2% 5,363 22.8% 1,581
1956 84.0% 5,616 16.0% 1,072 0.0% 2
1952 83.5% 5,610 16.1% 1,082 0.4% 27
1948 77.0% 4,061 21.6% 1,139 1.4% 76
1944 73.8% 4,117 26.2% 1,464
1940 68.8% 4,527 30.8% 2,029 0.4% 23
1936 73.3% 4,956 26.6% 1,796 0.2% 11
1932 69.3% 4,305 29.5% 1,830 1.2% 77
1928 84.7% 5,223 14.8% 914 0.5% 30
1924 82.9% 4,657 12.9% 724 4.3% 240
1920 78.9% 3,713 19.9% 938 1.1% 53
1916 59.3% 2,151 38.0% 1,379 2.7% 97
1912 34.2% 1,289 25.4% 956 40.5% 1,525
1908 74.5% 2,262 22.0% 667 3.6% 109
1904 77.1% 2,259 20.0% 587 2.8% 83
1900 75.3% 2,515 22.2% 740 2.5% 84
1896 80.2% 3,067 14.8% 567 5.0% 190
1892 66.2% 2,395 30.1% 1,088 3.8% 136
1888 62.6% 2,792 28.6% 1,277 8.8% 390
1884 60.5% 2,351 35.8% 1,392 3.7% 143
1880 65.1% 3,107 34.2% 1,631 0.7% 32

Education
The Vermont Technical College is in Randolph.

The county is served by 4 school districts (supervisory unions):[16]

  • Orange East Supervisory Union (Superintendent: Wendy Baker[17])
  • Orange North Supervisory Union
  • Orange Southwest Supervisory Union
  • Orange Windsor Supervisory Union

Orange County is also home to the Vermont Technical College, in the town of Randolph.[18]

Orange North Supervisory Union

The union's superintendent is Douglas Shiok,[19] and it includes:[19]

  • Orange Center School (Principal: Richard P. Jacobs[20])
  • Washington Village School (Principal: Charles R. Witters, Jr.[21])
  • Williamstown Elementary School (Principal: Elaine K. Watson[22])
  • Williamstown Middle High School (Principal: Heidi Moccia [middle]; Juanita Burch-Clay [high][23]).

Communities

Towns

Villages

Census-designated places

Unincorporated community

See also

References
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  11. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
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  18. Vermont Technical College
  19. Union, Orange North Supervisory. "ONSU Office Staff". Retrieved May 30, 2009.
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