Orange, NJ Profile
Orange, NJ, population 32,868, is located
in New Jersey's Essex county,
about 4.0 miles from Newark and 7.5 miles from Elizabeth.
Through the 90's Orange's population has grown by about 10%.
Orange's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
New Jersey's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Orange tend to be much higher than New Jersey's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 13% |
| African American | 75% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 11% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 32.50 |
| Males | 30.30 |
| Females | 34.20 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 16.00% | | Under 20: | 15.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 15.00% | | 20 to 40: | 17.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 10.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $35,759 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,518 |
| 2002 | 1,362 |
| 2003 | 1,229 |
| 2004 | 1,165 |
| 2005 | 1,091 |
| 2006 | 1,285 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Forcible Rape |
10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| Robbery |
327 | 275 | 234 | 235 | 214 | 257 |
| Aggravated Assault |
162 | 170 | 162 | 135 | 128 | 141 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 6,629 |
| 2002 | 5,653 |
| 2003 | 6,449 |
| 2004 | 5,179 |
| 2005 | 4,865 |
| 2006 | 4,402 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Burglary |
549 |
437 |
425 |
384 |
363 |
358 |
| Larceny, Theft |
876 |
795 |
943 |
679 |
630 |
625 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
772 |
665 |
762 |
635 |
586 |
432 |
| Arson |
7 |
7 |
9 |
9 |
3 |
5 |
Location
| Elevation | 204 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.2 Square Miles |
