Orange County, Vermont facts for kids
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Orange County
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Orange County Superior Court in Chelsea
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Location within the U.S. state of Vermont
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Vermont |
| Founded | 1781 |
| Named for | William of Orange (William III of England) |
| Shire Town | Chelsea |
| Largest town | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 692 sq mi (1,790 km2) |
| • Land | 687 sq mi (1,780 km2) |
| • Water | 5.2 sq mi (13 km2) 0.8%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 29,277  |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | At-large |
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. It's like a large region or district within the state. In 2020, about 29,277 people lived here. The main town, also known as the county seat, is Chelsea. Orange County was first set up on February 2, 1781, making it one of Vermont's original counties.
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About Orange County
Where is Orange County?
Orange County is located right in the middle of Vermont. It covers about 692 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small part (less than 1%) being water.
Even though the county has many hills, it's easy to get around. Two main highways, Interstate 89 and Interstate 91, cross through it. Interstate 89 runs north and south on the western side, and Interstate 91 runs along the eastern edge, near the border with New Hampshire.
Other important roads include U.S. Route 5, which also goes north and south, and U.S. Route 302, which goes east and west. Several Vermont state routes also help people travel through Orange County.
Neighboring Counties
Orange County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Caledonia County to the northeast
- Grafton County to the east
- Windsor County to the southwest
- Addison County to the west
- Washington County to the northwest
Who Lives in Orange County?
In 2010, there were about 28,936 people living in Orange County. Most people (97%) were white. Other groups included Asian, Black or African American, and American Indian people. About 1% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Many families live in Orange County. In 2010, about 28% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the county was about 43.8 years old.
Education in Orange County
Orange County has several school districts that help manage its schools. These are called supervisory unions:
- Orange East Supervisory Union
- Orange North Supervisory Union
- Orange Southwest Supervisory Union
- Orange Windsor Supervisory Union
Some towns, like Fairlee, Vershire, and West Fairlee, are part of the Rivendell Interstate School District.
The town of Randolph is also home to a college campus. It's called Vermont State University Randolph. Before July 2023, it was known as Vermont Technical College.
Schools in Orange North Supervisory Union
This school union includes several schools:
- Orange Center School
- Washington Village School
- Williamstown Elementary School
- Williamstown Middle High School
Fun Things to Do
If you like being outdoors, Allis State Park is a great place to visit in Brookfield. It has hiking trails where you can explore, a picnic area for lunch, and even a fire tower you can check out. There's also a small campground if you want to stay overnight.
Communities in Orange County
Orange County has many towns and a few smaller villages and communities.
Towns
- Bradford
- Braintree
- Brookfield
- Chelsea (This is the main county town, located in the center)
- Corinth
- Fairlee
- Newbury
- Orange
- Randolph (This is the town with the most people in Orange County)
- Strafford
- Thetford
- Topsham
- Tunbridge
- Vershire
- Washington
- West Fairlee
- Williamstown
Villages
- Newbury
- West Newbury
- Wells River
- Union Village
Census-designated places
These are special areas that the government counts separately for population information:
Unincorporated community
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Orange (Vermont) para niños
