Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY

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2022 Population

147,611

1.8% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AChuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AKirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

30.7

0.647% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

15.9%

18.2% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$102,204

4.25% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$392,700

12.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

63,596

2.58% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY had a population of 148k people with a median age of 30.7 and a median household income of $102,204. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY grew from 145,004 to 147,611, a 1.8% increase and its median household income grew from $98,041 to $102,204, a 4.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.7%), White (Hispanic) (5.5%), Other (Hispanic) (5.27%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.52%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.88%).

35.7% of the households in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are United States Military Academy (197036) (1,088 degrees awarded in 2022), Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel (417 degrees), and Derech Hachaim Seminary (253 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was $392,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.6%.

Most people in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY borders Passaic County (North)--Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes PUMA, NJ, Sussex County PUMA, NJ, Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, Putnam County & Southern Dutchess County PUMA, NY, Orange County (Northeast)--Greater Newburgh City PUMA, NY, Rockland County (North)--New City & Congers PUMA, NY, and Rockland County (West)--Spring Valley, Suffern Villages & Monsey PUMA, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 148k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 10.6% of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (15.7k people).

In 2022, there were 13.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.12k White (Hispanic) and 7.78k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (27,288 households), Spanish (12,446 households), and Haitian (728 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,931

Women

49.8%

74,528

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 148,459 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.3%

2022 Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.3% of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 1.8k
White (Hispanic)
8.12k ± 1.31k
Other (Hispanic)
7.78k ± 1.42k

15.7%

Hispanic Population

23.1k people

15.7% of the people in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are hispanic (23.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
1,663 ± 996 people
Israel
1,089 ± 807 people
Mexico
1,008 ± 777 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 1,663 Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY residents, followed by Israel with 1,089 and Mexico with 1,008.

Foreign-Born Population

10.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

15.7k people

10.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.8k people

As of 2022, 10.6% of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY residents (15.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
27,288 households (20.3%)
Spanish
12,446 households (9.26%)
Haitian
728 households (0.541%)

35.7% of the households in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages. 20.3% of the households in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY reported speaking Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,208 ± 451
Vietnam
1,251 ± 233
Gulf War (1990s)
933 ± 307

Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.76 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY employs 63.6k people. The largest industries in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (6,627 people), Construction (4,495 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,605 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($258,083), Offices of physicians ($215,200), and Scientific research & development services ($186,828).

Males in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,056. The income inequality in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,693

Women

44.4%

32,140

Men

55.6%

The workforce of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 57,833 people, with 44.4% woman, and 55.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

63.6k

2022 Value

2.58%

1 Year growth

± 2.58%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.58%, from 62k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, are Retail salespersons (2,261 people), Other managers (2,061 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,016 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.6k

2022 Value

2.58%

1 Year growth

± 2.58%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.58%, from 62k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,627 people), Construction (4,495 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,605 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,988

Median earning men ± $4,236

$39,610

Median earning women ± $2,351

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,517), Public Administration ($101,528), and Information ($87,344).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($71,455), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,143), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,691).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

N/AChuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

N/AKirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY awarded 1,774 degrees. The student population of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 5,984 male students and 1,289 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are White (1,404 and 79.7%), followed by Black or African American (125 and 7.1%), Hispanic or Latino (99 and 5.62%), and Asian (89 and 5.05%).

The largest universities in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are United States Military Academy (197036) (1,088 and 61.3%), Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel (417 and 23.5%), and Derech Hachaim Seminary (253 and 14.3%).

The most popular majors in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are Talmudic Studies (433 and 24.4%), Other Teaching Assistants & Aides (193 and 10.9%), and Mechanical Engineering (67 and 3.78%).

The median tuition cost in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $13,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 13.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 80.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,273 (82.3% men and 17.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,273 students enrolled in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, 82.3% men and 17.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,560 records, of which 15.8% were women and 84.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Talmudic Studies
433 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
67 degrees awarded
General Economics
64 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was Talmudic Studies with 433 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

United States Military Academy (197036)
1,088 degrees awarded
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
417 degrees awarded
Derech Hachaim Seminary
253 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was United States Military Academy (197036) with 1,088 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,258 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, which is 2.44 times more than the 516 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,404 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 125 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.619% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.456% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (28.1k), Some college (22.9k), and Bachelors Degree (20.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was $392,700 in 2022, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $347,700 to $392,700, a 12.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY is 70.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 36.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY is $102,204. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $171,480, followed by Nassau County (Central)--Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $168,423 and $167,513.

Housing

Property

$392,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,784

$31,322

Median Property Taxes

±$1,217

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.6%

Homeownership

2022

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 70.6% of the housing units in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $171,480, followed by Nassau County (Central)--Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $168,423 and $167,513.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$102,204

Median Household Income

± $3,328

44.4k

Number of Households

± 1,667

In 2022, the median household income of the 44.4k households in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY grew to $102,204 from the previous year's value of $98,041.

The following chart displays the households in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.493

2022 Wage GINI in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY

0.484

2021 Wage GINI in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY

In 2022, the income inequality in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.99% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (65.5%)
Worked At Home (12.5%)
Carpooled (8.01%)

In 2022, 65.5% of workers in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.01%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

36.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (36.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 10.8% of the workforce in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY (22.8k out of 144k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.8% of the population of Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 28.9% on Medicaid, 8.91% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.16%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

28.9%

Medicaid

8.91%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.93%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY grew by 6.35% from 2.97% to 3.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.