Orange County
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- Population
- 149,678
- Area
- 397.55 sq mi (1,029.65 km²), 3.41 sq mi water
- Median age
- 36.1
- Households
- 57,342
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $90,089
- Median house value
- $459,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Orange County
Local News
West End Poetry Festival Returns to Carrboro Oct. 15-17
The 21st Annual West End Poetry Festival returns to Carrboro Oct. 15-17, 2026. All events are free and open to the public. The theme this year is “Kinship, Community and Belonging.”
Vote 2026
The Town of Carrboro Office of Opportunity and Belonging has released an interactive voting resource for our community - Vote 2026.
Update: Missing Person Located
UPDATE (12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1) -- Ms. Penny has been located. Thank you, community!
The Alamance News
Published October 01Visiting judge dismisses long-running lawsuit over parking dispute at Mebane’s Manorfield subdivision
A visiting superior court judge from Wake County has permanently dismissed a long-running lawsuit over parking restrictions in common areas within the Manorfield subdivision in Mebane. James Crandall, who owns […]
Carrboro Recognizes October as American Pharmacists Month in Carrboro
Mayor Barbara Foushee proclaims October 2026 as American Pharmacists Month in Carrboro.