Orangeburg CDP, Rockland County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Orangeburg CDP, New York, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Orangeburg CDP, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Orangeburg CDP, New York. The estimated population of Orangeburg CDP, New York is 4,606 people, with a median age of 41.4.

We can look at the total population in Orangeburg CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,606
+3.41%
+9.22%
2020
4,454
-0.82% -
2019
4,491
+6.93%
-
2018
4,200
-0.4% -
2017
4,217
- -

Population of Orangeburg CDP, New York by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
63%
73%
-13.70%
Black/African American
3.8%
3.4%
+11.76%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
12%
11.9%
+0.84%
Asian
17.4%
10.5%
+65.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
1%
+230.00%
Other
0.5%
0.1%
+400.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Orangeburg CDP, New York by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.4 -6.33% 40.7 -2.4% 44 -1.57%
2020 44.2 +7.28% 41.7 +14.56% 44.7 -6.09%
2019 41.2 -11.97% 36.4 -4.21% 47.6 -6.85%
2018 46.8 +1.08% 38 -13.44% 51.1 +3.86%
2017 46.3 - 43.9 - 49.2 -

The median age of Orangeburg CDP, New York gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 166 +28.23% 76 +272.07% 211 281
10 to 19 187 +49.44% 416 -28.23% 289 297
20 to 29 334 +8.36% 287 +39.45% 344 393
30 to 39 164 +41.98% 192 +30.34% 216 235
40 to 49 211 +67.52% 224 +14.43% 265 245
50 to 59 401 -49.02% 310 -36.06% 233 203
60 to 69 170 +54.22% 201 +3.56% 278 204
70+ 245 +23.46% 633 -2.88% 300 612

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Orangeburg CDP, New York is $92,379.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Orangeburg CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $190,703.00
  • 45 to 64
    $155,491.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,382.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Orangeburg CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Orangeburg CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Orangeburg CDP, New York is currently $124,659.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

26.05% of households in Orangeburg CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Orangeburg CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.74%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.82%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    26.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Orangeburg CDP is $42,821.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Orangeburg CDP by the total population of Orangeburg CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Orangeburg CDP, New York, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Orangeburg CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    32.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.06%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Orangeburg CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Orangeburg CDP over the age of 16 is 3,953.

Of those people, a total of 52.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Orangeburg CDP is 49.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 425 25.60% 11.90%
20 to 24 years 504 48.20% 12.80%
25 to 29 years 233 73.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 204 83.80% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 611 79.70% 6.40%
45 to 54 years 381 87.90% 6.90%
55 to 59 years 201 97.50% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 198 74.70% 5.40%
65 to 74 years 417 41.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 779 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Orangeburg CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,692 51.80% 6.20%
Black or African American 218 61.00% 13.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 718 60.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 117 34.20% 22.50%
Two or more races 208 39.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 486 47.10% 10.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,507 51.50% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Orangeburg CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Orangeburg CDP is 1,967, with median earnings of $58,610.00.

Women in Orangeburg CDP, New York earning approximately 64.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,967 $58,610.00
Male 964 $71,646.00
Female 1,003 $45,865.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 145 $78,594.00
Business and Financial 67 $84,135.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $76,016.00
Architecture and Engineering 78 $87,895.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 53 $12,396.00
Legal 130 $0.00
Educational and Library 265 $43,992.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 111 $58,180.00
Healthcare Practitioners 128 $83,913.00
Healthcare Support 35 $5,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 67 $4,107.00
Law Enforcement 70 $71,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $20,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $3,000.00
Personal Care and Service 56 $2,499.00
Sales 125 $21,534.00
Office and Administrative Support 267 $59,196.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 79 $43,482.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 31 $86,103.00
Production 54 $6,731.00
Transportation and Material Moving 6 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 78 $100,179.00 67 $70,893.00
Business and Financial 38 $112,143.00 29 $9,766.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $76,094.00 17 $12,321.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $88,947.00 16 $4,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 37 $42,344.00
Legal 126 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $54,861.00 190 $43,306.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $9,583.00 96 $58,246.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $70,833.00 114 $84,130.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 25 $3,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $17,857.00 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $71,563.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $21,429.00 27 $6,458.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 9 $0.00 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 47 $2,499.00
Sales 55 $7,361.00 70 $21,591.00
Office and Administrative Support 52 $76,250.00 215 $59,196.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 77 $43,304.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 31 $86,103.00 0 $0.00
Production 39 $0.00 15 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 6 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,459 households in Orangeburg CDP, with an average household size of 2.56 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 908 families in Orangeburg CDP with an average family size of 3.47 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 827 7 74 551
Average Household Size 3.44 3.57 4.07 1.03
Total Families 827 7 74 0
Average Household Size 3.43 2.29 4.07 0

Poverty

Of the 908 families in Orangeburg CDP, 0.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Orangeburg CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,522 housing units in Orangeburg CDP, New York.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,459 95.86%
Vacant 63 4.14%

24.90% of the total 1,522 housing units in Orangeburg CDP are rental units. This is approximately 379 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,080 are occupied by the owner - or 70.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Orangeburg CDP is $1,107.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Orangeburg CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    73
  • $500 to $999
    57
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    152
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    65
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    16
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    16

Property Value

The median value of a property in Orangeburg CDP is $486,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Orangeburg CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    22
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    55
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    507
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    478
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Orangeburg CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Orangeburg CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    137
  • 1940 to 1949
    22
  • 1950 to 1959
    353
  • 1960 to 1969
    435
  • 1970 to 1979
    154
  • 1980 to 1989
    352
  • 1990 to 1999
    69
  • 2000 to 2009
    0
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Orangeburg CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    111
  • 1 vehicle available
    603
  • 2 vehicles available
    494
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    251

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Orangeburg CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Orangeburg CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

29.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Orangeburg CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    42
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    246
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    144
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    319
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    145
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    32
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    164
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    76
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    36
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    116
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    269
  • 90 or more minutes
    44

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Orangeburg CDP, New York in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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