Virginia

Orange

36,254
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Orange

Orange, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 9,921. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 36,254.

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

On the ground today, 40 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Cedar Mountain Aug 9 1862, Verdiersville Ambush (Aug 1862), Battle of Cedar Mountain, and 35 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202036,254
201033,481
200025,881
199021,421
198018,063
197013,792
196012,900
195012,755
194012,649
193012,070
192013,320
191013,486
190012,571
189012,814
188013,052
187010,396
186010,851
185010,067
18409,125
183014,637
182012,913
181012,323
180011,449
17909,921
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, Virginia.

Battle of Cedar Mountain Aug 9 1862
1862
Verdiersville Ambush (Aug 1862)
1862
Battle of Cedar Mountain
1862
Skirmish at Germanna Ford
1863
Germanna Ford Crossing (November 26, 1863)
1863
Robinson River Skirmish (September 1863)
1863
Skirmish at Orange Court House (1863)
1863
Mine Run – New Hope Church
1863
Battle of Raccoon Ford
1863
Battle of Mine Run Campaign
1863
Orange Court House Cavalry Skirmish
1863
Mine Run – Demonstrative Attacks
1863
Mine Run – Payne's Farm (Nov 27 1863)
1863
Mine Run Campaign – Morton's Ford
1863
Cavalry Fight at Raccoon Ford
1863
Mine Run Campaign Skirmishes
1863
Mine Run – Confederate Defensive Line
1863
Action at Raccoon Ford
1863
Locust Grove / Payne's Farm
1863
Payne's Farm
1863
Skirmish at Orange Court House (November 1863)
1863
Skirmish at Raccoon Ford
1863
Skirmish at Liberty Mills (Robinson River)
1863
Stoneman's Raid – Thompson's Cross Roads
1863
Battle of Mine Run
1863
Battle of Payne's Farm
1863
Mine Run – Federal Reconnaissance
1863
Skirmish at Raccoon Ford (Culpeper/Orange County)
1863
Raccoon Ford Fight
1863
New Hope Church Fight (November 27, 1863)
1863
Wilderness – Saunders Field afternoon counterattack
1864
Wilderness – Chewning Farm artillery duel
1864
Brock Road – Todd's Tavern Road fighting
1864
Wilderness – Rapidan River crossing at Ely's Ford
1864
Wilderness – Saunders Field
1864
Wilderness – Confederate evening attack on Union right
1864
Engagement at Morton's Ford
1864
Wilderness – Brock Road defensive works assault
1864
Wilderness – Tapp Farm
1864
Cavalry Fight at Morton's Ford
1864

Historic places in Orange

National Register of Historic Places listings in Orange, Virginia.

Hampstead Farm Archeological District
Barboursville
Lessland
Culpepper
Mayhurst
Orange
Montpelier
Orange
Grelen
Orange
Tetley
Somerset
Orange Commercial Historic District
Orange
Orange Springs
Unionville
Greenwood
Orange
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Orange
Germanna Site
Culpepper
Frascati
Somerset
Chestnut Hill
Orange
Waddell Memorial Presbyterian Church
Rapidan
Burlington
Barboursville
Willow Grove
Madison Mills
Orange County Courthouse
Orange
Madison-Barbour Rural Historic District
Barboursville
St. Thomas Church
Orange
Orange High School
Orange
Barboursville
Barboursville
Willston
Orange
Black Meadow
Gordonsville
Mount Sharon
Orange
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Frequently asked about Orange

When does Orange first appear in the US census?
Orange, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 9,921.
What is the population of Orange?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Orange had a recorded population of 36,254.
Were any battles fought in Orange?
40 documented military engagements took place in Orange, including Battle of Cedar Mountain Aug 9 1862, Verdiersville Ambush (Aug 1862), Battle of Cedar Mountain.
How many historic places are in Orange?
35 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Orange, Virginia.
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