Orange County North Carolina History Law And Government

In 1771 Orange County was greatly reduced in area. The western part of it was combined with the eastern part of Rowan CountyRowan County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 130,340. Its county seat is Salisbury 6. History The county was formed in 1753 from the northern part of Anson County. It was named for Matthew Rowan, acting to form Guilford CountyGuilford County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 421,048. Its county seat is Greensboro 6. History The county was formed in 1771 from parts of Rowan County and Orange County. It was named for Francis Nor. Another part was combined with parts of Cumberland CountyCumberland County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 302,963. Its county seat is Fayetteville 6. History The county was formed in 1754 from Bladen County. It was named for Prince William Augustus, Duke of and Johnston County to form Wake CountyWake County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 627,846. Its county seat is Raleigh 6, also the state capital. History The county was formed in 1771 from parts of Cumberland County, Johnston County, and Ora. The southern part of what remained became Chatham CountyChatham County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 49,329. Its county seat is Pittsboro 6. History The county was formed in 1771 from Orange County. It was named for William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, who s.

In 1777Events The Cornish language died out 2nd edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica published January 3 American general George Washington defeats British general Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of Princeton. January 12 Mission Santa Clara de Asis is founded in the northern half of what was left of Orange County became Caswell CountyCaswell County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 23,501. Its county seat is Yanceyville 6. History The county was formed in 1777 from Orange County. It was named for Richard Caswell, Governor of North Car. In 1849Events January 23 Elizabeth Blackwell is awarded her MD by the Medical Institute of Geneva, New York, thus becoming the United States' first woman doctor January 31 Corn Laws abolished in the United Kingdom February 14 In New York City, James Knox Polk be the western third of the still shrinking county became Alamance County. Finally, in 1881 the eastern half of the county's remaining territory was combined with part of Wake County to form Durham County.

2 Law and government

Orange County is a member of the regional Triangle J Council of Governments.

3 Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,039 km² (401 mi²). 1,036 km² (400 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.34% water.

3.1 Townships

The county is divided into seven townships: Bingham, Cedar Grove, Chapel Hill, Cheeks, Eno, Hillsborough, and Little River.

3.2 Adjacent Counties

Person County, North Carolina - northeast
Durham County, North Carolina - east
Chatham County, North Carolina - south
Alamance County, North Carolina - west
Caswell County, North Carolina - northwest

4 Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 118,227 people, 45,863 households, and 26,141 families residing in the county. The population density is 114/km² (296/mi²). There are 49,289 housing units at an average density of 48/km² (123/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 78.05% White, 13.79% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 4.10% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.96% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. 4.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 45,863 households out of which 28.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.60% are married couples living together, 9.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.00% are non-families. 28.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.95.

In the county the population is spread out with 20.30% under the age of 18, 21.00% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 20.40% from 45 to 64, and 8.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 90.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $42,372, and the median income for a family is $59,874. Males have a median income of $39,298 versus $31,328 for females. The per capita income for the county is $24,873. 14.10% of the population and 6.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.00% of those under the age of 18 and 7.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

5 Cities and towns

6 External links

Orange County government official website

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1 History