Population
Projections
for Orange County show growth in the
following areas:
Age
0-19
Age
20-24
Age
25-44
Age
45-64
+10.6%
+38.5%
+6.4%
+20.8%
According to the NYS DOL, Percentage increase in population since 2000 Census through 2010 revision date to 5/6/11
Orange County is projected to experience strong population growth
among residents 19 and under. Strong population gains in the 20 to 24-
year old population is also predicted. Workers over 45 are experiencing a
tremendous expansion in Orange County. People are working longer and
retiring later.
The population is also
becoming more diverse.
Bachelor’s
degrees or higher were awarded to 27% of the population
of Orange County residents aged 25 or older.
Associate's
degrees were awarded to 9% of Orange County residents aged 25 or older.
High
School graduates represent 87% of Orange County's population aged 25 or older.
The Orange County Partnership
40 Matthews Street, Suite 108
Goshen NY, 10924
Phone: 845-294-2323
