This was 6.1 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,232.
90.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Orange for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 921 | 9.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,710 | 28.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 352 | 3.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,170 | 12.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,060 | 11.2 |
Associate's degree | 1,041 | 11 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,223 | 12.9 |
Master's degree | 658 | 6.9 |
Professional school degree | 304 | 3.2 |
Doctorate degree | 34 | 0.4 |