Orange County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 19306 residents, 7621 households, and 5340 families in the county. The population density was 48.3 people per square mile (18.65/kmē), making it the 14th least densely populated county in Indiana. There were 8348 housing units at an average density of 20.9 per square mile (8.07/kmē). The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 25.7% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 28% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population of the county is 19571, The racial makeup of the county was 97.46% White, 0.95% Black or African American, 0.33% American Indian, 0.27% Asian, 0.22% Native Hawaiian, and 0.78% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $31564, it is Indiana's second poorest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $38505, it would be the second lowest county by median family income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The per capita income for the county was $16717, it is the 14th poorest county in terms of per capita income.
In 2000, 4377 pupils and students, of which 49.65% are male and 50.35% are female, 22.67% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.88% nursery or pri school, 6.99% kindergarten, 49.97% elementary school, 25.41% high school and 10.76% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Lick Town | Orange County | 1.62 | 1.62 | 0 | 1941 | 1196.3 | 15113 | 27197 |
| 2 | Orleans Town | Orange County | 1.57 | 1.57 | 0 | 2273 | 1449.3 | 14476 | 27138 |
| 3 | Paoli Town | Orange County | 3.78 | 3.78 | 0 | 3844 | 1016 | 14313 | 26962 |
| 4 | West Baden Springs Town | Orange County | 1.07 | 1.07 | 0 | 618 | 577.8 | 14532 | 32750 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 19306 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 19306 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 19320 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 19344 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 19375 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 19510 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 19480 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 19561 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 19470 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 19581 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 19571 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 161 | 140 | 301 |
| Kindergarten | 158 | 148 | 306 |
| Elementary school | 1118 | 1069 | 2187 |
| High school | 552 | 560 | 1112 |
| College or graduate school | 184 | 287 | 471 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County, Indiana | $31564 | $38505 | $16717 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |