Orange County
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- Population
- 406,616
- Area
- 812.08 sq mi (2,103.27 km²), 26.24 sq mi water
- Median age
- 37
- Households
- 138,608
- Persons per household
- 2.8
- Median household income
- $97,178
- Median house value
- $387,900
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Orange County
Local News
Giving thanks to God’s creatures
CARMEL – Fido, Erin, Princess, Magoo, Simba and Beauregard are all special family members. The four-legged friends had their day at the Mt. Carmel Bible Church when Pastor Andrew Columbia officiated over a Blessing of the Pets quoting Bible scriptures of God’s love for His…
Consider becoming a Master Gardener volunteer
MIDDLETOWN- Whether you have just started to get into gardening, or you’ve always loved gardening, if you would like to increase your knowledge and share it with others, consider becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County. The…

Warwick’s Evelyn Card honored as Orange County Citizen of the Month
WARWICK- At 99 years young, Evelyn Card is still making a difference in her community. The longtime Warwick resident and co-host of “Food for Thought” on WTBQ has been named Orange County’s Citizen of the Month for September, recognizing a lifetime of service to Warwick families…

Veterans to benefit from 11 weeks of live music
POUGHKEEPSIE – Nearly a decade ago, now-retired Poughkeepsie High School Teacher David Laffin, an accomplished musician, began weekly music performances at the Shamrock Association social club to benefit veterans’ programming. The weekly shows went for 11 weeks between Labor Day…

Middletown football opens season with shutout win (VIDEO)
Middletown opened the Section 9 football season impressively on Friday night, shutting out Arlington 32-0 at Faller Field. The Middletown defense set the tone, keeping Arlington off the scoreboard while the Middies’ offense put together a balanced attack. The victory gives…