Time Zone: Orleans County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Albion is the Seat for Orleans County.
Orleans County was founded in 1824 and was created by taking area from GeneseeCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Orleans had a population of 42,051 people. This is a decrease of 4.8% since the last Census (which gave a population of 44,171 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Orleans represented 0.23% of the total population of New York, making it the state's 54th most populous county (out of 62 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 42,883 | -2.92% | +1.98% since 2009 |
2009 | 42,051 | -4.8% | -0.46% since 2008 |
2008 | 42,246 | -4.36% | -0.29% since 2007 |
2007 | 42,370 | -4.08% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 44,171 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Orleans County Census Page for Orleans County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Orleans County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Orleans County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Albion | 8,498 | 8,042 | 5.67% increase |
Ridgeway | 6,534 | 6,886 | 5.11% decrease |
Medina | 6,036 | 6,415 | 5.91% decrease |
Albion | 5,539 | 7,438 | 25.53% decrease |
Shelby | 5,169 | 5,420 | 4.63% decrease |
Websites for Orleans County
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