Indiana

Orange

19,867
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Orange

Orange, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 5,368. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 19,867.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Hardinsburg, Indiana, and 16 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202019,867
201019,840
200019,306
199018,409
198018,677
197016,968
196016,877
195016,879
194017,311
193017,459
192016,974
191017,192
190016,854
189014,678
188014,363
187013,497
186012,076
185010,809
18409,602
18307,901
18205,368
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Orange

Military engagements that took place in Orange, Indiana.

Skirmish at Hardinsburg, Indiana
1863

Historic places in Orange

National Register of Historic Places listings in Orange, Indiana.

Lindley, Thomas Elwood, House
Paoli
West Baden Springs Hotel
West Baden
Orleans Historic District
Orleans
Braxtan, Thomas Newby, House
Paoli
First Baptist Church
West Baden Springs
Orange County Courthouse
Paoli
Lynd School
Orleans
Homestead Hotel
West Baden Springs
Dixie Garage
West Baden Springs
French Lick Springs Hotel
French Lick
Jenkins Place
Orleans
Newberry Friends Meeting House
Paoli
Paoli Historic District
Paoli
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Frequently asked about Orange

When does Orange first appear in the US census?
Orange, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 5,368.
What is the population of Orange?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Orange had a recorded population of 19,867.
Were any battles fought in Orange?
1 documented military engagement took place in Orange, including Skirmish at Hardinsburg, Indiana.
How many historic places are in Orange?
16 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Orange, Indiana.
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