New York

Orange

401,310
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Orange

Orange, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 18,492. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 401,310.

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

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Fort Clinton and Fort Montgomery, Battle of Fort Montgomery, Battle of Fort Clinton, and 189 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020401,310
2010372,813
2000341,367
1990307,647
1980259,603
1970221,657
1960183,734
1950152,255
1940140,113
1930130,383
1920119,844
1910116,001
1900103,859
189097,859
188088,220
187080,902
186063,812
185057,145
184050,739
183045,366
182041,213
181034,347
180029,355
179018,492
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, New York.

Battle of Fort Clinton and Fort Montgomery
1777
Battle of Fort Montgomery
1777
Battle of Fort Clinton
1777
Battle of Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton
1777
Battle of Minisink
1779
Battle of Minisink Jul 22 1779
1779
Newburgh Conspiracy
1783

Historic places in Orange

National Register of Historic Places listings in Orange, New York.

Thompson, Alexander, House
Crawford
Storm King Highway
Highlands
Dubois-Phelps House
Montgomery
Pelton, Gideon, Farm
Montgomery
US Post Office-Port Jervis
Port Jervis
Peachcroft
Montgomery
Brewster, Oliver, House
Cornwall
Clark, Hulet, Farmstead
Westtown
Shafer, Jacob, House
Montgomery
Smith Clove Meetinghouse
Highland Mills
District School No. 9
Goshen
Newburgh Colored Burial Ground
City of Newburgh
Blooming Grove Church
Blooming Grove
Crawford, John I, Farm
Crawford
United States Military Academy
West Point
Randel, Culver House and Mill
Florida
Pine Terrace
Highland Falls
Yelverton Inn and Store
Chester
Knox Headquarters
Vails Gate
Hillside Cemetery
Middletown
Village of Monroe Historic District
Monroe
Dutchess Quarry Cave Site
Goshen
Squirrels, The
Highland Falls
US Post Office-Newburgh
Newburgh
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Frequently asked about Orange

When does Orange first appear in the US census?
Orange, New York first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 18,492.
What is the population of Orange?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Orange had a recorded population of 401,310.
Were any battles fought in Orange?
7 documented military engagements took place in Orange, including Battle of Fort Clinton and Fort Montgomery, Battle of Fort Montgomery, Battle of Fort Clinton.
How many historic places are in Orange?
189 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Orange, New York.
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