Orange County, Virginia
Quick answer: Orange County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Orange. Its estimated population in 2025 was 40,083, up 10.8% since 2020. It covers about 341 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Orange |
| Established | 1734 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 40,083 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 36,396 |
| Change 2020–2025 | 10.1% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 47 of 133 |
Overview
Virginia has 95 counties, and Orange County is one of them.[1] The county seat is Orange.[2] The county was established in 1734.[2] The name comes from William III of England.[2]
Population of Orange County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Orange County at 40,083 in July 2025, up 10.8% from the April 2020 base of 36,185.[1] That made it 47th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 9th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 2,466 births and 2,520 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 54.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 3,774. Moves from abroad added 201.[1]
Geography
Orange County covers 340.5 square miles of land and 2.7 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 56th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 118 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 38.25° N, 78.01° W.[3]
The county borders Albemarle County, Culpeper County, Greene County, Louisa County, Madison County and Spotsylvania County.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 48 named streams, 11 named summits and 9 lakes and reservoirs in the county.[5]
Towns
Orange County has 2 incorporated towns. With their estimated 2025 populations, they are: Orange (5,365), Gordonsville (1,587).[6] In Virginia, towns remain part of the county around them, unlike independent cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Orange County?
Orange.
What is the population of Orange County?
About 40,083 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Orange County?
About 341 square miles of land, plus 2.7 square miles of water.
References
- [1] U.S. Census Bureau, County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025 (Vintage 2025) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [2] Wikidata, Orange County, Virginia (open data, CC0) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [3] U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files: Counties – last checked 11/08/2026
- [4] U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File (2024) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [5] U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Domestic Names – last checked 11/08/2026
- [6] U.S. Census Bureau, City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025 – last checked 11/08/2026
Official website: orangecountyva.gov
Boundary on the map: Census TIGERweb. See all counties and cities on the map.