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Orleans County, VT market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Orleans County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 27,600
- +0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 12,072
- Median household income
- $70,103
- +42.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $223,400
- Jobs located here
- 10,647
- Highest market score
- 78
- Clothing, shoes and laundry, #166 of 2,210 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 27,600 people live in Orleans County, in 12,072 households. Population estimates put the population change in Orleans County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.7%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Orleans County is $70,103 a year, 13% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 42.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Orleans County spend the most on groceries (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (64).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Orleans County are for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (78); pizza places (77); and clothing and shoe stores (76). Orleans County ranks #166 of 2,210 scored counties for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses.
For its number of households, Orleans County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (68% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Orleans County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Orleans County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 78 | #166 of 2,210 | 10 | 8.3 | $2.5M | 286 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 77 | #129 of 2,090 | 5 | 4.1 | $8.8M | 173 | 12 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 76 | #209 of 2,087 | 8 | 6.6 | $3.1M | 247 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 74 | #247 of 2,222 | 10 | 8.3 | $4.4M | 144 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 73 | #221 of 2,063 | 5 | 4.1 | $8.8M | 238 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 72 | #148 of 2,176 | 12 | 9.9 | Index only | 314 | 7 |
| Real estate | 71 | #180 of 2,229 | 15 | 12.4 | Index only | 316 | 13 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 70 | #255 of 1,886 | 5 | 4.1 | $2.7M | 274 | 6 |
| Gyms | 68 | #262 of 1,792 | 5 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #295 of 1,769 | 6 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 214 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 67 | #441 of 2,394 | 40 | 33.1 | $336K | 221 | 14 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 63 | #481 of 2,088 | 11 | 9.1 | $853K | 129 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 62 | #474 of 1,889 | 9 | 7.5 | $4.9M | 118 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 62 | #557 of 2,385 | 32 | 26.5 | $351K | 165 | 9 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 61 | #483 of 1,656 | 6 | 5.0 | $2.2M | 126 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 61 | #721 of 2,405 | 104 | 86.1 | $423K | 114 | 39 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 60 | #487 of 1,707 | 6 | 5.0 | $5.9M | 124 | 12 |
| Insurance agencies | 53 | #1,000 of 2,272 | 8 | 6.6 | $2.4M | 190 | 11 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 53 | #1,025 of 2,405 | 51 | 42.2 | $862K | 130 | 23 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,120 of 2,057 | 15 | 12.4 | $2.4M | 97 | 27 |
| Convenience stores | 48 | #1,218 of 2,261 | 21 | 17.4 | $3.7M | 47 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 48 | #1,276 of 2,339 | 25 | 20.7 | $450K | 105 | 7 |
| Roofing and gutters | 42 | #766 of 1,177 | 5 | 4.1 | $7.1M | 84 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 39 | #1,281 of 1,771 | 8 | 6.6 | $1.8M | 107 | 31 |
| Gas stations | 35 | #1,781 of 2,358 | 13 | 10.8 | $1.9M | 78 | 17 |
| Child care and preschools | 34 | #1,244 of 1,611 | 9 | 7.5 | $645K | 64 | 11 |
| Car washes and detailing | 32 | #1,160 of 1,451 | 5 | 4.1 | $2M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 32 | #1,218 of 1,493 | 6 | 5.0 | $2.4M | 82 | 28 |
| Grocery stores | 32 | #1,601 of 2,070 | 15 | 12.4 | $5.2M | 56 | 12 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 30 | #1,968 of 2,402 | 50 | 41.4 | $1.6M | 46 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 26 | #1,996 of 2,200 | 23 | 19.1 | $308K | 35 | 5 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 16 | #1,406 of 1,461 | 6 | 5.0 | $1.2M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 15 | #1,433 of 1,485 | 7 | 5.8 | $1M | 37 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 15 | #2,348 of 2,401 | 59 | 48.9 | $174K | 65 | 27 |
| Auto repair shops | 13 | #2,350 of 2,378 | 41 | 34.0 | $250K | 56 | 25 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $8.8M | 74 | 11 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $2.3M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $1.8M | 39 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $2.6M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $4.5M | 187 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $638K | 94 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $11.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $25.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $14.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $14.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Orleans County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10.2M | $849 | 89 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $24.2M | $2,005 | 77 |
| Food away from home | $44M | $3,643 | 90 |
| Groceries | $77.8M | $6,447 | 102 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.2M | $931 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.8M | $481 | 83 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.4M | $777 | 79 |
| Medical and dental services | $13.5M | $1,115 | 87 |
| Pets | $7.1M | $586 | 64 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $25.1M | $2,083 | 101 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.1M | $1,584 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $35.4M | $2,932 | 97 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $14.4M | $1,194 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $205.3M | $17,009 | 102 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Orleans County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 27,600+0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 12,072
- Median age
- 45.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 695 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 40
- Median household income
- $70,103+42.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $91,678
- Median home value
- $223,400
- Jobs located here
- 10,647
- Daytime population
- 26,070Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Orleans County, VT growing?
Population estimates put Orleans County at 27,600 people in 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,072 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 42.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Orleans County, VT spend?
Households in Orleans County spend about $205.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $77.8M on groceries and $44M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Orleans County runs highest on groceries (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Orleans County, VT?
Of the business types scored in Orleans County, clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (78); pizza places (77); and clothing and shoe stores (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing, shoe and laundry businesses, that ranks #166 of 2,210 scored counties.
How does Orleans County, VT compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Orleans County is $70,103, 13% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $223,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (68% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 35 of the 56 business types have a score in Orleans County, each ranked against other counties.
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